grinch

[grinch] / grɪntʃ /

NOUN

killjoy

Synonyms

STRONG

complainer dampener grouch moaner pessimist whiner

WEAK

doomsdayer partypooper prophet of doom stick in the mud wet blanket

NOUN

party pooper

Synonyms

WEAK

drip fuddy-duddy grouch killjoy malcontent sourpuss spoilsport stick-in-the-mud wet blanket

Antonyms

WEAK

celebrator life of the party live wire

NOUN

wet blanket

Synonyms

WEAK

cold water damper downer drag grouch killjoy malcontent marplot party pooper poor sport proser sourpuss spoilsport

Example Sentences

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I don’t mean to be a grinch; Christmas and New Year’s are worthy observations, not media distractions, but could the timing be worse?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2023

Small disclaimer before I give my answer: I am a bit of a grinch.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2019

The Christmas grinch was as busy as ever.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2015

I seek the fun in athletics, so I’m not into constantly being the grinch burdening your sports experience.

From Washington Post • Jun. 19, 2015

Photograph: Gilbert Carrasquillo/ FilmMagic Last night Mr Jack Dee, the grinch of standup comedy, brought the fourth series of his sitcom Lead Balloon to a close.

From The Guardian • Jul. 6, 2011

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