grouse

noun
UK: /ɡraʊs/
US: /ɡraʊs/

  1. A type of bird that lives in the wild and is shot for sport or food.

    1. We saw a grouse while walking in the hills.
    2. The hunting season for grouse starts in early autumn in Scotland.

Synonyms

complain moan grumble
grouse intransitive-verb

  1. To complain angrily or persistently; grumble.

    1. He always grouses about the weather.
    2. Employees often grouse about the new company policies during lunch.

  2. To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment, usually tiresomely.

    1. She groused about her long commute every morning.
    2. Teenagers tend to grouse when they are asked to do household chores.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "grouse": complain, moan, grumble.

Example usage of "grouse": "We saw a grouse while walking in the hills.". More examples on the page.