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grouchy

/ˈɡraʊtʃi/

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1 · adj.

easily annoyed and complaining

脾气坏的；爱抱怨的

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He gets grouchy when he skips lunch.
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他不吃午饭就容易发脾气。
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡraʊtʃi/

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