grantig
Translation
grumpy, cranky, surly, bad-tempered
Examples
Mein Nachbar ist heute sehr grantig.
My neighbor is very grumpy today.
Er antwortete mit grantiger Stimme.
He answered in a surly voice.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be grumpy He is grumpy today.
((attributive)) a grumpy ... a grumpy answer
Similar Words
Synonyms: mürrisch, schlecht gelaunt, übellaunig; Antonyms: fröhlich, gut gelaunt
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gran' (beard, lip), referring to a pouting expression.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'grumpy auntie'. Imagine a grumpy aunt to remember the meaning.