noun
- people who are bad-tempered or complaining
Usage: informal; plural form
Examples
- The old grumps at the meeting complained about everything.
- Don’t be such grumps about the weather.
- Those grumps never seem happy with any decision.
- The neighborhood grumps always find something to criticize.
- Even the grumps had to admit the party was fun.
- Stop being grumps and enjoy the celebration.