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Plural
curmudgeons
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a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age
- The neighborhood curmudgeon yelled at the kids for playing too loudly.
- Despite his gruff exterior, the curmudgeon had a heart of gold.
- Her grandfather played the role of the curmudgeon, always grumbling about the weather.
- The staff found the curmudgeon difficult to please no matter how hard they tried.
- Everyone avoided the curmudgeon who lived next door due to his constant complaints.