grinch

English
Dr. Seuss drawing sketches of the Grinch

Etymology

Named after the main character in a children's book by Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1957).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡɹɪnt͡ʃ/
  • Audio (Southern England)(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪntʃ

Noun

grinch (plural grinches)

  1. A grouch or killjoy.
    Synonyms: grouch, killjoy, spoilsport; see also Thesaurus:spoilsport
    Coordinate term: scrooge
  2. A person who aggressively sets out to ruin the Christmas holidays for others.

Derived terms
  • grinchsome
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