grouty
Americanadjective
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sulky; surly; bad-tempered.
Etymology
Origin of grouty
1825–35; grout to grumble, sulk, of uncertain origin ( grouse 2, grouch ) + -y 1
Example Sentences
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He then subsided, but was grouty all the balance of the day.
From In and Out of Rebel Prisons by Lieut. A.
“He isn’t such a grouty fellow, after all,” said Bangs.
From Stories by American Authors, Volume 9 by Various
If not of sufficient stiffness, it falls to pieces, and makes soup, &c. grouty and very unsightly.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
Stale meat will make the broth grouty and bad tasted, and fat is not so well adapted to the purpose.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
It was a grouty person, indeed, who could look into Ruth Fielding's frank countenance and not return her smile.
From Ruth Fielding At College or The Missing Examination Papers by Emerson, Alice B.
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