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grouch

UK/ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/ US/ˈɡraʊtʃ/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

verb

1.

show one''s unhappiness or critical attitude

  • “He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong”
  • “We grumbled about the increased work load”
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Origin

From Middle English grouchen, variant of grucchen (“to complain, mumble, murmur”). See grutch.

Phrases

  • grouch bag
  • morning grouch

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