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Synonyms for Curmudgeonly & Similar Words

Definition of curmudgeonly

adjective
  1. brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply"

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What are synonyms for curmudgeonly?
Synonyms for curmudgeonly include: crusty, gruff.
How many synonyms does curmudgeonly have?
Curmudgeonly has 2 synonyms.

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