Grinch
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- proper noun
- /ɡrɪntʃ/
- Literature
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Grinch
- The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.
- the Grinch stole Christmas
- Grinch stole
- Grinch's heart
I I I the green character that stole Christmas from all of Whoville, the Grinch.
- I I I the green character that stole Christmas from all of Whoville, the Grinch.
- Those myths have been around forever because that has always been the fantasy, that the most antagonistic will find their hearts just like the Grinch did, and be kind.
- And she sees the Grinch and he is sort of like he's kind of his heart is starting to melt.
- It's incredible how the Grinch stole my virginity.
- So I think the ultimate Grinch is the guy who stole Hanukkah.
- And when I do my blush, I do my little weird Cindy Lou Who Grinch smile.
- Would you rather have a Red Nose like Rudolph or long green fingers like the Grinch?
Examples
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Cindy Lou invites the Grinch to the party.
Fiction book (2000) -
Has the Grinch found his Cindy Lou Who?
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Which is something the Grinch could not stand in the least.
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And I thought I was the only Grinch who worked the day after Christmas.
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Did the Christmas Grinch learn his Christmas lesson?
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Some people say the Grinch's small heart grew two sizes that day.
Fiction book (2000) -
Those myths have been around forever because that has always been the fantasy, that the most antagonistic will find their hearts just like the Grinch did, and be kind.
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In Dr. Seuss's story, the Grinch initially despises Christmas but eventually learns to love it.
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Everyone knows how the Grinch transformed from a Christmas hater to a festive believer.
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The story of the Grinch teaches important lessons about kindness and the spirit of giving.
Idioms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Grinch was made up by the author Dr. Seuss for a grumpy character in the story 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'. Now the name is used for anyone who 'spoils the fun' or 'does not like celebrations'.