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Definitions from Wiktionary (grinchy)

▸ adjective:  (informal) Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.

Similar:
grudgy, scrooge-like, cranky, grumpish, gripeful, grouchy, crabby, crankish, grotchy, grumpy, more...

Opposite:
festive, jolly, cheerful, merry

Types:
scrooge, humbug, bah humbug, misanthrope, cynic, pessimist, more...

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Similar:
grudgy, scrooge-like, cranky, grumpish, gripeful, grouchy, crabby, crankish, grotchy, grumpy, more...

Opposite:
festive, jolly, cheerful, merry

Types:
scrooge, humbug, bah humbug, misanthrope, cynic, pessimist, more...



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