grouchingly

In a grouchy manner; grouchily.

Adverb

  1. In a grouchy manner; grouchily.
    • The clerk pointed to a sign and grouchingly said, "All sales are final! If you don't like it then you can sew it up yourself." - 2013, Mark Bowser, Unlocking the Champion Within: The Keys to Successful Living:

Origin

From grouching + -ly.

Forms

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