How to pronounce curmudgeon
American English pronunciation
ker-MUJ-un
- IPA
- /kɚˈmʌdʒən/
- Syllables
- ker · MUJ · un (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What curmudgeon means
A grumpy old person who complains a lot
In a sentence: Old Mr. Green was a curmudgeon who yelled at every stray dog.
Where it comes from: First seen in the 1500s; origin unclear.
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