grouch | ||
1. | [ verb ] show one's unhappiness or critical attitude | |
Synonyms: | grumble scold | |
Examples: | "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong" "We grumbled about the increased work load" |
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Related terms: | complain scold whiner | |
2. | [ noun ] a bad-tempered person | |
Synonyms: | crank churl crosspatch grump | |
Related terms: | unpleasant_person misanthrope fire-eater crab | |
Similar spelling: |
grouchy groucho Grech Grosch Grus Grego greco grouse |