curmudgeon — a bad-tempered person, especially an old man
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bad-tempered person, especially an old man
Pronunciation (IPA): /kərˈmʌdʒən/
Korean meaning: 성미가 고약한 사람, 특히 까칠한 노인
Korean pronunciation: 커**머**젼
Example Sentences
- My grandfather turned into a curmudgeon who yelled at kids for walking on his lawn.
- Despite being called a curmudgeon, he secretly donated money to local charities.
- The curmudgeon next door complains about everything from loud music to happy children playing.
curmudgeon
NOUN//kərˈmʌdʒən//
a bad-tempered person, especially an old man
An old curmudgeon angrily yells at children playing in the park
The curmudgeon waves his bludgeon!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'curmudgeon' is uncertain, but it likely derives from the Middle French word 'coeur méchant' (evil heart) or possibly from an obsolete English term. The word first appeared in English in the 16th century with no clear etymological path documented.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather turned into a curmudgeon who yelled at kids for walking on his lawn.”
“Despite being called a curmudgeon, he secretly donated money to local charities.”
“The curmudgeon next door complains about everything from loud music to happy children playing.”
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