Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grouch
noun
/ɡraʊtʃ/
Definition
A grouch is a person who frequently complains or is in a bad mood.
Examples
- Despite being notorious as a grouch, he was actually quite friendly once you got to know him.
- She always seemed to be in a grouch, frowning at everything around her.
- Don’t mind him; he’s just a grouch before his morning coffee!
Meaning
To express unhappiness or dissatisfaction, often in a grumbling manner.
Synonyms
- grumbler
- complainer
- miserable person
- killjoy
- curmudgeon