Grouch: meaning, definitions and examples

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grouch

[ ɡraʊtʃ ]

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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.

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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'.

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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

Word origin

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.