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grouchy

[grou-chee] / ˈgraʊ tʃi /


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More forms and records gathered sooner means fewer terse emails from your grouchy accountant — and less time waiting for your refund.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

That Utah rideshare driver, however, was justifiable more grouchy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Pamela, as Travers was known around the Disney studio, was grouchy before she granted the rights and grouchy afterwards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The grouchy tabby gets another big-screen adaptation, this time following an unexpected reunion with his father.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

“Get out of my way,” said the grouchy woman.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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