Noun (often capitalized)
/ɡrɪntʃ/
The word "Grinch" was coined by Dr. Seuss in his 1957 book *How the Grinch Stole Christmas!*. The character is described as a grouchy, solitary creature who dislikes Christmas. The name may have been derived from the word "grin," with the idea of someone who shows an unpleasant or mocking expression, or it may simply be a nonsensical name created for the character.
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Grinch | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| French | Grinch | /ɡʁɪntʃ/ |
| German | Grinch | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Italian | Grinch | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Portuguese | Grinch | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Russian | Гринч | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Chinese | 格林奇 | /ɡè lín qí/ |
| Japanese | グリンチ | /ɡurintʃi/ |
| Korean | 그린치 | /geurinchi/ |
| Arabic | غرينش | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Hindi | ग्रिंच | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Bengali | গ্রিঞ্চ | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Punjabi | ਗ੍ਰਿੰਚ | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Telugu | గ్రించ్ | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Tamil | கிரின்ச் | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Gujarati | ગ્રિંચ | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Marathi | ग्रिंच | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Malayalam | ഗ്രിന്ച് | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Odia | ଗ୍ରିଞ୍ଚ | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
| Assamese | গ্ৰিঞ্চ | /ɡrɪntʃ/ |
The character "Grinch" first appeared in Dr. Seuss's 1957 children's book *How the Grinch Stole Christmas!* The Grinch's transformation from a cold-hearted creature to one filled with holiday spirit has become a symbol of redemption and change, particularly during the Christmas season. Over the years, the word "Grinch" has been adopted to describe people who are perceived as spoiling or diminishing festive joy.
In modern culture, the term "Grinch" is often used to describe anyone who shows a lack of enthusiasm or willingness to participate in holiday festivities or who displays a generally negative attitude. The character has also been associated with the idea of someone who begrudgingly learns the value of kindness and community.
The Grinch, as a character, represents the themes of selfishness, isolation, and, ultimately, transformation. His story has been adapted into multiple television specials, films, and stage productions, making him one of the most recognizable characters associated with Christmas. The Grinch's journey of change remains a powerful narrative about personal growth and the impact of kindness.