Friendly
Friendly adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.
Grouchy
Grouchy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.
Usage example: a lack of sleep would make anyone grouchy
Both words in one sentence
- Sidekick: Cerbere, a sort of grouchy-but-friendly demon (performed by a stiltwalker).
Source: Theatre / Delirium -
The Duchess, when first met, is grumpy and grouchy, but the second time, in the Queen of Hearts' party, she is almost uncomfortably friendly to Alice.
Source: Anime / Spirited Away -
Kerri is the friendly ditz, and Terri is the grouchy one with a brain.
Source: Foil
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