Synonyms of growler

growler

noun

ˈgrau̇-lər 

as in crab

an irritable and complaining person

we can't figure out why our very happy and optimistic friend is dating that chronic growler

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crab
• bear
• crank
• complainer
• mutterer
• hunks
• curmudgeon
• grumbler
• grouser
• sourpuss
• grump
• kicker
• murmurer
• whiner
• griper
• crosspatch
• fusser
• grouch
• bellyacher
• party pooper
• killjoy
• sorehead
• defeatist
• spoilsport
• pessimist
• grinch
• crock
• malcontent
• quibbler
• hypochondriac
• objector
• nitpicker
• nagger
• repiner
• faultfinder

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• optimist
• Pollyanna
• happy camper

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of growler

Pouring Glory, a growler station and grill that was an early pioneer in South Main Village, closed after a months-long struggle as the beer business continued to lag and new restaurants opened nearby. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025

Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. — Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024

From beer-brewing growlers to the maraschino cherries every fancy bar uses, there’s truly something for everyone (including your hard-to-shop-for husband) in our edit. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024

Beer lovers will want to book an overnight stay at Dogfish Inn, where every room includes a growler, to fill for free at the brewery in Milton or brewpub in Rehoboth Beach. — Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024