grinchy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡɹɪnt͡ʃi/
Etymology
From grinch + -y.
Meanings
-
(informal) Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.
This grinchy pronouncement by the president had the value of being truthful.
2025 April 30, Shawn McCreesh, “Trump, on Tariffs, Says ‘Maybe the Children Will Have 2 Dolls Instead of 30’”, in The New York Times, New York City, retrieved 30 Apr 2025:
- Possessing the appearance of the Grinch; green and/or tufty.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more grinchy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most grinchy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |