grouch

/grautʃ/
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grouch

The old man is a grouch about the noisy children playing outside.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A bad-tempered person: A person who is habitually irritable, complaining, or discontented.
    • A complaint or a mood of complaining: An instance of grumbling or a sulky, discontented state.

  2. Verb:

    • To complain or grumble: To express discontent or annoyance in a sullen, irritable way.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • Don't be such a grouch; try to enjoy the party.
    • He's a lovable old grouch who secretly has a kind heart.
    • She woke up in a grouch and snapped at everyone.

  • Verb:

    • He would just grouch about the weather instead of going outside.
    • Stop grouching and help us solve the problem.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have a grouch on": To be in a bad mood or a state of irritation.
    • He's had a grouch on all morning because he missed his train.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grouchy (adj): Irritable and inclined to complain.
    • The grouchy customer demanded to speak to the manager.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Curmudgeon, grump, complainer, malcontent.
  • Verb: Grumble, complain, moan, gripe, whine.
Related Phrases
  • A grouch bag (historical slang): A small bag or purse for carrying money, especially one kept secret. (Note: This is an idiomatic compound and not a direct use of "grouch" as defined above).
grouch

The old man is a grouch about the noisy children playing outside.

Noun
  1. a bad-tempered person
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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