grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Dissatisfied and irritable.The old man was grumpy because he couldn’t find his glasses. noun1 •(informal) A dissatisfied and irritable person."Bunch of grumpies, always scowling and muttering," complained the new employee. "Dear me, I'm afraid you'll find the same type of people here," the foreman responded. — 2013 formsgrumpies · grumpier · grumpiest