First Known Use: circa 1895
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grouch
noun \ˈgrau̇ch\
: a person who complains frequently or constantly
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Origin of GROUCH
probably alteration of grutch grudge; from Middle English grucche, grugge, from grucchen — more at grudge
Related to GROUCH
- Synonyms
- bear, bellyacher, complainer, crab, crank, croaker, crosspatch, curmudgeon, fusser, griper, grouser, growler, grumbler, grump, murmurer, mutterer, sourpuss, whiner
GROUCH Defined for Kids
1grouch
noun \ˈgrau̇ch\
Definition of GROUCH for Kids
: a person who is irritable or complains a lot
2grouch
verb
grouchedgrouch·ing
Definition of GROUCH for Kids
: complain
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