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grouch

 

[ ɡraʊtʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A person who is always complaining and in a bad mood.

Synonyms

crank, curmudgeon, grump

Examples of usage

  • Stop being such a grouch and try to enjoy the party.
  • She's such a grouch in the morning before her coffee.
Context #2 | Noun

character

A character from the TV show 'Sesame Street' who is a furry, green monster who lives in a trash can.

Synonyms

Oscar

Examples of usage

  • Oscar the Grouch is a beloved character from 'Sesame Street'.
Context #3 | Verb

complain

To complain or grumble about something.

Synonyms

complain, grumble, whine

Examples of usage

  • She always grouch about her job, but never does anything to change it.

Translations

Translations of the word "grouch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rabugento

🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ा (chiṛchiṛā)

🇩🇪 Miesepeter

🇮🇩 pemarah

🇺🇦 буркун

🇵🇱 zrzęda

🇯🇵 不機嫌な人 (fukigen'na hito)

🇫🇷 ronchon

🇪🇸 gruñón

🇹🇷 huysuz

🇰🇷 짜증을 잘 내는 사람 (jjajeungeul jal naeneun saram)

🇸🇦 متذمر (mutadhamir)

🇨🇿 bručoun

🇸🇰 mrzút

🇨🇳 爱发牢骚的人 (ài fā láosāo de rén)

🇸🇮 godrnjač

🇮🇸 fúll maður

🇰🇿 ашулы

🇬🇪 ბუზღუნა (buzghuna)

🇦🇿 sırtqı

🇲🇽 gruñón

Etymology

The word 'grouch' originated in the early 20th century as a slang term meaning someone who is always grumpy or complaining. It is believed to have derived from the Middle English word 'grucchen' meaning 'to grumble'. Over time, 'grouch' has become a popular term to describe someone with a negative or irritable attitude.

See also: grouchiness, grouchy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,111, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.