2. Noun. a fit of bad temper ¹
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Definition of Grumps
1. grump [v] - See also: grump
Lexicographical Neighbors of Grumps
Literary usage of Grumps
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Agricultural Lock-out of 1874: With Notes Upon Farming and Farm-labour by Frederick Clifford (1875)
"Whenever they call on him for taxes, Poor Farmer grumps, Into a passion at once
he waxes, Poor Farmer grumps. But while he thus the poor-law curses, ..."
2. Fairy Tale Plays and how to Act Them by Florence Eveleen Eleanore Olliffe Bell (1896)
"I believe grumps has been taking some! I'll hang her up to the top of the castle
... I'll make Mrs. grumps come and play me to sleep. Here—grumps! grumps! ..."
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