(chiefly, US) A grouch or killjoy.
I ended up watching the classic Grinch and Lorax specials last night instead of the Illumination movies because I remembered not liking neither movies that they’re not worth a rewatch (though I might watch Grinch 2018…
A sketch of my pupper with his grinch feet and banana toy 😆 #pomeranian #dog #sketch #rkgk
(chiefly, US) A grouch or killjoy.
Here's what they would risk: appearing responsible for higher taxes next year after Obama offered them a deal to extend the Bush-era rates, coming off as grinches for failing to extend unemployment insurance during the holiday season, an…
Grinch means: A grouch or killjoy.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Grinch means: A grouch or killjoy.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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grinch means: A grouch or killjoy.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(chiefly, US) To act like a grinch; to be a killjoy towards someone.
“I ended up watching the classic Grinch and Lorax specials last night instead of the Illumination movies because I remembered not liking neither movies that they’re not worth a rewatch (though I might watch Grinch 2018 again to refresh my memories)”
“A sketch of my pupper with his grinch feet and banana toy 😆 #pomeranian #dog #sketch #rkgk”
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(informal, somewhat, _, derogatory) A person who is aggressively intent on ruining the Christmas holidays for others.
Here's what they would risk: appearing responsible for higher taxes next year after Obama offered them a deal to extend the Bush-era rates, coming off as grinches for failing to extend unemployment insurance during the holiday season, an…
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