adverb
In a manner that shows a bad-tempered or sulky attitude
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The customer complained grouchily about the slow service at the restaurant.
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She woke up grouchily this morning and didn't want to talk to anyone.
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He was grouchily muttering under his breath while working on the project.
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The old man grouchily waved his cane at the noisy kids playing in the park.