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Curmudgeon

Definition:

A curmudgeon refers to a person, typically an old one, who is easily irritated or known for their grumpy and irritable behavior.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

• He is such a curmudgeon, always complaining about everything.
• The old man down the street is known as the neighborhood curmudgeon.
• Grandpa may be a bit of a curmudgeon, but he means well.

Local Usage:

In a local dialect, "curmudgeon" can be used to describe someone who is miserly or stingy.

• Don't expect him to pay for your dinner, he's a real curmudgeon when it comes to money.
• The store owner has a reputation for being a curmudgeon; he rarely gives discounts.

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