What is another word for grinches?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɪnt͡ʃɪz] (IPA) 
"Grinches" is a slang term used to describe people who have a mean or unpleasant attitude, behavior, or personality. Synonyms for "grinches" include "killjoys," "sourpusses," "party-poopers," "spoilsports," "sticks-in-the-mud," "buzzkills," "wet blankets," "negative Nellies," "Debbie downers," "scrooges," "bah humbugs," "grouches," "curmudgeons," "misery guts," "misanthropes," and "mood killers." These terms are commonly used to describe people who lack the ability to enjoy the company of others or to have fun. They can also refer to people who have a tendency to ruin social gatherings or events by their unpleasant or critical behavior.
