2006-06-29 19:38:40 · 3 answers · asked by DONALD M F 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
definition:
cur·mudg·eon Audio pronunciation of "curmudgeon" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kr-mjn)
n.
An ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notions.
Thesaurus:
Main Entry: grouch
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: complainer
Synonyms: bear*, bellyacher*, bug*, complainer, crab*, crank, crosspatch*, curmudgeon, faultfinder, griper, grouser, growler, grumbler, grump*, kicker*, lemon puss, malcontent, moaner, sorehead*, sourpuss*, whiner
Antonyms: complimenter
Source: Roget's New Millennium™ Thesaurus, First Edition (v 1.2.1)
2006-06-29 19:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
curmudgeon
One entry found for curmudgeon.
Main Entry: cur·mud·geon
Pronunciation: (")k(u)r-'m(uh)-j(e)n
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown
1 archaic : MISER
2 : a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
- cur·mud·geon·li·ness /-lE-n&s/ noun
- cur·mud·geon·ly /-lE/ adjective
2006-06-30 02:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean curmudgeon? It's a term to describe someone with a grumpy and surly nature.
2006-06-30 02:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by newsjunkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋