At my job we have a new intern who shares the same name as my sister (Natalie). Since Natalie the intern is the editor of her college paper, I asked her for some word of the week suggestions. While reviewing one of the articles she wrote, I came across the word CURMUDGEON. I don't recall ever seeing this word before (I'm sure I'm not alone). Thanks for the vocabulary lesson, Natalie!
CURMUDGEON kər-ˈmə-jən
n. An ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notions. Often an old man.
Synonyms:
grouch, complainer, bellyacher, crab, whiner
Example:
Old man McCain was quite the curmudgeon around the neighborhood. He never let the kids play in his yard.
First Known Use: 1568
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- Krista Roman
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- I'm living life in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I hold a journalism degree from West Virginia University. I have worked in television news, fashion marketing, PR, and cosmetic sales. My love for writing and sharing with the world my various passions is strong. One of my many ambitions is to be published and continue creating in the fields of digital and print media, literature and film. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, going to concerts, reading, following Pittsburgh sports and traveling as often as possible. Some of my favorite things include beauty, style, architecture, books, tarot and astrology, thrifting and my shih-tzu, Ireland. I’m engaged to the love of my lifetimes and we look forward to starting our next chapter together. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you!
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