grouch

Pronunciation: /ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a bad-tempered person
  2. verb show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

Etymology

From Middle English grouchen, variant of grucchen (“to complain, mumble, murmur”). See grutch.

In classic literature

Synonyms

grump, crank, churl, crosspatch

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
unpleasant person
Narrower (hyponyms)
crab, misanthrope, fire-eater

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