1
as in complainer
an irritable and complaining person
an uncle who is a real grouch when he's sick
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2
as in pouts
a state of resentful silence or irritability
having been proven wrong, he had a grouch on for hours afterwards
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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
it wouldn't be a workday if we didn't hear his daily grouch about how bad the coffee is
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
always seems to be grouching about the weather
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Recent Examples of grouch
Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Though the kitty is getting long in the tooth, Oscar is no grouch; his name is an acronym for OutSide Cat at Rear.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024
Hate to be a grouch when legions of social media film bros are breathlessly worshipping at the altar of The Demi-God of Cinema, George Miller, but Furiosa is a big step down from Mad Max: Fury Road.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, the brilliant grouch in question.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
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Noun
Origin: Latin Meaning: Free, Frenchman Alternative Spellings and Variations: Francis, Frankie
Oscar
Sure, the most famous Oscar is either a statue or a grouch, but the name itself is a strong choice that will grow with your child.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Though the kitty is getting long in the tooth, Oscar is no grouch; his name is an acronym for OutSide Cat at Rear.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024
Hate to be a grouch when legions of social media film bros are breathlessly worshipping at the altar of The Demi-God of Cinema, George Miller, but Furiosa is a big step down from Mad Max: Fury Road.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, the brilliant grouch in question.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grouch
Noun
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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The night was punctuated with the chilling whine of approaching drones that slammed into residential areas, exploded and sent balls of orange flames into the dark during the 10-hour barrage.—
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arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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A number of Tesla shareholders, including some Democrats who oversee the investment of public sector pension fund money in Tesla stock, complained in May to Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm that Musk’s other activities are hurting the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Trump has complained about the EU's $231 billion trade surplus in goods, which shows Americans buy more goods from European businesses than the other way around.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Seafood: Tuna, sardines, shrimp, crab, and halibut are all good sources.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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The bay serves as a crucial nursery for young sandbar sharks, which primarily eat fish and crabs.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The questions, answered anonymously, investigated dogs’ personalities and TV viewing habits, including the pets’ engagement level when animals were and were not on screen.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Users were tasked with taking care of their virtual pet by pressing buttons that simulate feeding, disciplining and playing with the critter on screen.—
Michelle Chapman,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Building inspector Major construction work continues at the U.S. Federal Reserve building as U.S. President Donald Trump voices complaints about Fed Chair Jerome Powell, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 14, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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By July, the department had dismissed thousands of these complaints, raising concerns about whether each case was being dutifully considered.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Elderly residents rushed to their windows to scream and beg for help as smoke filled the hallways.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Footage from onboard captures passengers, including children, screaming in fear as the cabin shakes and lightning flashes surround them.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In both his monologue and a musical segment on the July 21 episode, Colbert mourned the loss of The Late Show, poked the orange bear that is Donald Trump, and decried his corporate overlords as his in-studio audience cheered, guffawed, and chanted his name multiple times.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
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Trump plan for states to oversee national parks could lead to more Grand Canyon damage Miller specified concern about bears who may struggle to ferry cubs away from the fires and birds that may be singed while trying to escape.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Advertisement Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, nausea, muscle cramps, confusion, and irritability are signs of dehydration, Taubman says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
17 July 2025
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Is your irritability to the level where your children might notice or your husband might have some comments about the irritability?—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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“Grouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grouch. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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