What is another word for Grum?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈʌm] (IPA)

Grum is a slang term that is commonly used to describe a person who is grouchy or in a bad mood. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used in place of grum to describe a person's temperament. Some of these synonyms include irritable, cantankerous, surly, moody, crabby, and testy. Each of these terms describes a person who is easily agitated or annoyed, and may be prone to lashing out in frustration. Using these alternate terms can add variety to your writing and allow you to better convey the nuances of a character's personality or demeanor.

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What are the hypernyms for Grum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Grum

"A Grum, low, audible voice" said to Mr. Willard himself, "You are a great rogue-a great rogue;" and yet "her vocal organs did not move."
"Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism"
Allen Putnam
By Europeans it is generally called Grum or "graum."
"Bagh O Bahar, Or Tales of the Four Darweshes"
Mir Amman of Dihli
However unintelligible and Grum the call might sound in the musical ears of Gertrude, they produced no unpleasant effects on the organs of a majority of those who heard them.
"The Red Rover"
James Fenimore Cooper

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