1. somewhat grumpy; inclined to be bad-tempered or complaining
Usage: informal; less intense than 'grumpy'

Examples

• He woke up in a grumpish mood and didn't want to talk to anyone.
• The old man had a grumpish expression on his face as he waited in line.
• She felt grumpish after a long day at work.
• His grumpish comments made the meeting uncomfortable.
• The grumpish customer complained about everything in the store.
• Despite his grumpish nature, he was actually quite kind underneath.