GRINCH

Meaning of GRINCH in English

/grinch/ , n.

a person or thing that spoils or dampens the pleasure of others.

[ 1965-70; from the Grinch, name of a character created by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012

GRINCH — noun Etymology: from the Grinch, character in the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss (Theodor …
Толковый словарь английского языка - Merriam Webster
GRINCH — ˈgrinch noun ( -es ) Etymology: so called from a character of the same name in the book How the …
Webster's New International English Dictionary
GRINCH — n. grouchy person, killjoy, one who ruins an enjoyable experience for others
Толковый словарь английского языка - Редакция bed
GRINCH — noun Etymology: from the Grinch, character in the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss (Theodor …
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary
GRINCH — [ grɪntʃ ] ■ noun N. Amer. informal a spoilsport or killjoy. Origin 1970s: a character in the children's story …
Concise Oxford English vocab
GRINCH — [grinch] n [fr. the Grinch, character in the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957) by Dr. Seuss] (1979): …
Merriam-Webster English vocab
GRINCH — Grinch /ɡrɪntʃ/ BrE AmE noun 1 . the Grinch the main character in a story for children by the US …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
GRINCH — To take, use, or otherwise assume control of another's belongings. Example: 1. Don't grinch my french fries. Get your own. …
Slang English vocab
GRINCH — тот, кто берет, использует и вообще вольно обходится с чем-то чужим брюзга, тот, кто портит удовольствие
Англо-Русский словарь Tiger
GRINCH — тот, кто берет, использует и вообще вольно обходится с чем-то чужим брюзга, тот, кто портит удовольствие
Англо-Русский дополнительный словарь
GRINCH — n. Pronunciation: ' grinch Function: noun Etymology: from the Grinch, character in the children's story How the Grinch Stole Christmas …
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary
KARLOFF, BORIS — orig. William Henry Pratt born Nov. 23, 1887, London, Eng. died Feb. 2, 1969, Midhurst, West Sussex British-U.S. actor. He …
Английский словарь Британика
GEISEL, THEODOR SEUSS — known as Dr. Seuss born March 2, 1904, Springfield, Mass., U.S. died Sept. 24, 1991, La Jolla, Calif. U.S. writer …
Английский словарь Британика
GEISEL, THEODOR SEUSS — born March 2, 1904, Springfield, Mass., U.S. died Sept. 24, 1991, La Jolla, Calif. pseudonym Doctor Seuss American writer and …
Britannica English vocabulary
SEUSS — Seuss, Dr /sjuːs/ BrE AmE (1904–91) an US children's writer whose funny stories, poems, and pictures are very popular with …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
SEUSS, DR — Seuss, Dr /sjuːs/ BrE AmE (1904–91) an US children's writer whose funny stories, poems, and pictures are very popular with …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
CARREY — Car ‧ rey, James Eu ‧ gene (Jim) /ˈkæri, dʒeɪmz ˈjuːdʒiːn, dʒɪm/ BrE AmE (1962–) a Canadian actor whose films …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
CARREY, JAMES EUGENE (JIM) — Car ‧ rey, James Eu ‧ gene (Jim) /ˈkæri, dʒeɪmz ˈjuːdʒiːn, dʒɪm/ BrE AmE (1962–) a Canadian actor whose films …
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
GETAWAY — noun COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADJECTIVE quick ▪ He climbed down and removed all his clothing except for his socks, …
Longman DOCE5 Extras English vocabulary
KARLOFF, BORIS — orig. William Henry Pratt born Nov. 23, 1887, London, Eng. died Feb. 2, 1969, Midhurst, West Sussex British-U.S. actor. He …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
GEISEL, THEODOR SEUSS — known as Dr. Seuss born March 2, 1904, Springfield, Mass., U.S. died Sept. 24, 1991, La Jolla, Calif. U.S. writer …
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
DR SEUSS — the name used by the US writer and artist Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904–91) for his popular series of children’s books. …
Oxford Guide to British and American Culture English vocabulary
GEISEL, THEODOR SEUSS (DR. SEUSS) — (1904-1991) Гайзел, Теодор Сус ("д-р Сус") Писатель и иллюстратор. В 1937 под псевдонимом "доктор Сус" опубликовал свою первую книжку для детей …
GEISEL, THEODOR SEUSS — ("Dr. Seuss") (1904-1991) Гайзел, Теодор Сус ("д-р Сус") Писатель и иллюстратор. В 1937 под псевдонимом "доктор Сус" опубликовал свою первую …

Random House Webster's Unabridged English Dictionary

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