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Meaning of grinchy | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1

/ˈɡɹɪnt͡ʃi/

Definitions

Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.
informal
Possessing the appearance of the Grinch; green and/or tufty.

Examples

“This grinchy pronouncement by the president had the value of being truthful.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

grindable grindier grindiest grinding Grindletonian grindy