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Meaning of grinchy | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1
ˈɡɹɪnt͡ʃi

Definitions

  1. Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.
    informal
  2. 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.
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See also

grindable grindier grindiest grinding Grindletonian grindy

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