grinch
The origin and history of grinch.
Etymology
Named after the grumpy title character of Dr. Seuss's 1957 book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" — the character's name has since become a generic term for any holiday killjoy.
The origin and history of grinch.
Named after the grumpy title character of Dr. Seuss's 1957 book "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" — the character's name has since become a generic term for any holiday killjoy.