Meaning of grouch in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɡraʊtʃ/

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  1. Verb

    grouch

    Definitions

    1. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

    Examples

    • « He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong »
    • « We grumbled about the increased work load »

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  2. Noun

    grouch

    Etymology

    late 19th century: variant of obsolete grutch, from Old French grouchier‘to grumble, murmur’, of unknown origin. Compare with grudge

    Definitions

    1. a bad-tempered person

    Derived terms

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