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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Moscow’s escalating air war and the distinctive whine of Shaheds is now forcing Ukrainians out of their beds and into shelters and metro stations on an almost-nightly basis.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Some residents and candidates have complained that Area Towing often overcharged customers, unaware of the costs when getting their vehicles towed.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Republicans complain about the district’s heavy Democratic lean.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The crab shirt, and right, Barney's smiling reaction.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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These ranged from more than 30 new breakfast items and dishes like soft shell crab tempura bao buns in Red Ginger.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gables went to the hospital and filed a police report, per the complaint.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The city administers hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants for services as varied as affordable housing and lead hazard reduction to preparing for infectious disease outbreaks to highway planning and traffic enforcement, according to the complaint.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There's just a million things available and everything's screaming at you.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Noem screams, before spotting a service dog in the crowd and shooting it.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One bear is allowed per permit, and the wildlife commission must be notified within 24 hours of a bear being taken.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Hunters also got the OK to kill bears over a bait or feed station, a tactic forbidden in the last hunt, in 2015.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Any noise, lights or screens would cause John to experience headaches, dizziness, irritability, and overwhelm.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Perpetual daylight has its downside, disrupting sleep, leading to irritability – and worse.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Grouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grouch. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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