Curmudgeon

ENZH

What Does Curmudgeon Mean?

  • 脾气坏的人
  • 爱抱怨的人

Curmudgeon Pronunciation

/kərˈmʌdʒ.ən/

Curmudgeon Definition

noun

Definition

a bad-tempered or surly person, especially an older man.

In ZH

脾气坏或暴躁的人,尤其是指年长的男性。

How to Use Curmudgeon in a Sentence

  • My neighbor is such a curmudgeon; he complains about everything.
  • She always called her uncle a curmudgeon, though she loved his grumpy attitude.
  • The old curmudgeon refused to participate in any community events.
  • Every time I visit, the curmudgeon finds something to complain about.
  • He has a reputation as a curmudgeon, but deep down he has a good heart.