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Griesgram

Meaning: A perpetual grump who radiates dissatisfaction and sucks the joy out of every room.

Language: German

Literally: Gloomy gram

Category: Insult

Origin: From Middle High German grîs (grey) + gram (grief/sorrow); a grey, sorrowful soul.

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