grump

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The next morning found him back on his old claim, and volunteering to every one the information that "stranger's a grump--a reg'lar grump."

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  • Though he's a self-professed "grump," he's also a very entertaining writer and someone I wouldn't mind sharing a beer with. —  Consolation Champs
  • Not to be a grump, but am I the only one who finds this a little over-the-top and, frankly, —  Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch
  • But the negative can pretty quickly turn you from a positive force into an obstinate grump - and no one likes those.
  • Fun fact: Front-grump Ben Wallers 'solo albums as the Rebel aren't as good. —  Play | The Rhapsody Editorial Music Blog
  • From that article, Mr. Potts comes off as a grump old Scrooge who is unhappy with the stimulus package in general. —  news | LD | http://www.the-dispatch.com
 

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