Etymology

The word "disgruntled" first appeared in the English language in 1682, but it was 1926 before W. P. Webb used the word "gruntled" (with the opposite meaning), and it appeared in the lexicon. Therefore, when "Better Off Ted's" company, Veridian Dynamics, described its employees as gruntled, it was an accurate application of the word. Who knew?


BY THE WAY: "The Big Bang Theory" is still the only don't-miss sitcom, but "Better Off Ted" and "Parks and Recreation" have their moments.