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Word: Grinch
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1960s: the name of a character in the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡrɪn(t)ʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a mean-spirited person who spoils the enjoyment of others; a spoilsport or killjoy
Short Definition:spoilsport or killjoy
Examples:- it's hard not to feel like a bit of a Grinch criticizing the importance of 'zine culture
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