grouch

noun
UK: /ɡraʊtʃ/
US: /ɡraʊtʃ/

  1. A bad-tempered person.

    1. My neighbor is a grouch who always complains.
    2. Don't be such a grouch; try to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Synonyms

grumble moan complain crab bad-tempered irritable
grouch verb

  1. To complain or grumble constantly.

    1. He grouch about the weather every day.
    2. She would grouch about having to wake up early for work.

  2. To express dissatisfaction or annoyance.

    1. Don't grouch at me, I didn't make dinner.
    2. The passengers grouch about the flight delay at the gate.
grouch adjective

  1. Being in a bad mood and tending to complain.

    1. He was grouch all morning before coffee.
    2. The tired child was grouch and refused to play with his toys.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "grouch" is /ɡraʊtʃ/ in British English and /ɡraʊtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grouch": grumble, moan, complain, crab, bad-tempered, irritable.

Example usage of "grouch": "My neighbor is a grouch who always complains.". More examples on the page.