grant
Translation
grumpy, sullen, cranky
Examples
Mein Nachbar ist heute wieder grant.
My neighbor is grumpy again today.
Grammar Patterns
((j-d)) ist grant sb. is grumpy My neighbor is grumpy again today.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mürrisch, schlecht gelaunt; Antonyms: fröhlich, gut gelaunt.
Etymology
From Middle High German 'grant' (anger, sorrow). A regional term, especially in Austria and Bavaria.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'grunt'. Imagine a grumpy person who just grunts in response to everything.