grinch
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7.6
- noun
- /ɡrɪntʃ/
- Offensive
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- My dad was a big grinch when it came to putting up the lights, so my mom did it every year.
He was referred to as a, a Grinch sniveling Grinch or something.
- He was referred to as a, a Grinch sniveling Grinch or something.
Examples
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Lou Lou: Don't be such a grinch, Cindy Lou.
Fiction book (2000) -
Every year, there are always a few grinches who complain about the holiday decorations.
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Think of me sort of like the Grinch here to ruin Thanksgiving for you.
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Yeah, he's just being a grinch.
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Don't be such a grinch.
Fiction book (1997) -
So for this Christmas, this little Grinch right here, I decided to surprise my little familia with the whole trip to Disneyland.
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You're such a grinch.
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Having been urged to spend no more than a certain amount will perhaps allow people to feel that they are not cheapskates or grinches if they reduce their holiday spending.
Academic text (1992) -
Don't be such a grinch; it's time to celebrate and enjoy the holidays!
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Her negative attitude made her a real grinch at the festive party.
Synonyms
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7.9
A person who spoils fun for others
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6.4
A person who ruins other people's fun at a party
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6.9
A person who stops other people from having fun
Antonyms
Idioms
How Spoiling
- Offensive
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7.6
- Offensive
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6.9
- Offensive
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6.5
- Informal
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6.4
Surface Forms
Etymology
Grinch comes from Dr. Seuss's famous character who tried to steal Christmas by taking away all the fun and joy. So a grinch is someone who 'spoils the fun' or makes celebrations unhappy.