Meaning & Definition of word "Grouch"

Grouch

/ɡraʊtʃ/

1. a person who complains frequently or is in a bad mood.
- Example: He's such a grouch; he complains about everything that doesn't go his way.
2. an irritable or grumpy person.
- Example: Don't be a grouch; join us for the party instead of sulking at home.

1. to complain in a grumpy manner.
- Example: She tends to grouch about the weather every time it rains.

●Origin unknown, possibly from the middle English 'gruch', meaning to grumble.

grumpy old man:

an elderly person who is often irritable or unpleasant

grouchiness:

the quality of being grumpy or sulky

don't be such a grouch:

a phrase used to tell someone to stop complaining or being irritable

grumble:

to complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

sulk:

to be silently morose or bad-tempered

fuss:

to show unnecessary or excessive concern about something

Meaning: moody person

● Example Sentence: He's being such a grouch today; stay away!

Meaning: someone who is always unhappy

● Example Sentence: Ever since he lost his job, he's turned into a total grouch.