What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
grouchy
Example
Don't talk to him when he's grouchy, he'll just snap at you. [grouchy: adjective]
Example
She woke up feeling grouchy and didn't want to talk to anyone. [grouchy: adjective]
grumpy
Example
He's always grumpy in the morning until he has his coffee. [grumpy: adjective]
Example
She gets grumpy when she's hungry. [grumpy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Grumpy is more commonly used than grouchy in everyday language, especially in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between grouchy and grumpy?
Both grouchy and grumpy are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
