Definitions

1. noun

A person who dislikes Christmas or is grouchy and unpleasant, typically in a humorous or ironic way.

“The grinch of the office always complained about the holiday party.”

2. verb

To spoil or ruin something, especially in a humorous or ironic way.

“The rain grinch-ed the entire outdoor concert.”

3. noun

A type of Christmas-hating creature, typically depicted as green-skinned and grouchy, from Dr. Seuss’s children’s book.

“The Grinch from the book was a beloved character during the holidays.”