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grummer

US/ˈɡɹʌmɚ/

grummer is the comparative form of grum.

Meaning of grum

Adjective

grum (comparative grummer, superlative grummest)

  1. Morose, stern, surly, sullen.
    • Look not so grum at me; there is something to make thee more cheerful. (Offering him money with one hand, while he receives the bag with the other.)1836, Joanna Baillie, The Stripling, act 2
  2. Low, deep in the throat; guttural
    • a grum voice

Questions about grummer

What is grummer the comparative form of?
Grummer is the comparative form of grum.
How do you pronounce grummer?
Grummer is pronounced /ˈɡɹʌmɚ/ (US).

Words near grummer in the dictionary

  1. grumiplucite
  2. Grumium
  3. grumlier
  4. grumly
  5. grummel
  6. grummer
  7. grummest
  8. grummet
  9. grummets
  10. Grummitt
  11. grumness

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