adverb
- in a bad-tempered or irritable manner
Examples
- He grumpily refused to help with the dishes.
- She answered the phone grumpily after being woken up.
- The old man grumpily complained about the noise.
- Tom grumpily shuffled to the kitchen for breakfast.
- The customer grumpily demanded a refund.
- She grumpily muttered under her breath about the long wait.