Ross (en. Ross)

/ʁɔs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who is often in a bad mood.
He is always so ross that he doesn't even want to talk.
Il est toujours si ross qu'il ne veut même pas parler.
A slang term for someone who complains all the time.
Don't be a ross, enjoy the party instead.
Ne sois pas un ross, profite plutôt de la fête.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'ross' is uncertain, but it may derive from familiar French language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act like a ross
To act unpleasantly or to make others sad.
faire le ross
to be in a state of ross
To be in a bad mood without obvious reason.
être dans un état de ross

Related Words

grump
A person who often complains.
grincheux
whiner
An individual who continuously expresses dissatisfaction.
râleur

Slang Meanings

A person who often complains.
He is really a ross at work, always complaining about everything.
Il est vraiment un ross au travail, toujours en train de râler contre tout.
Someone who gets angry easily.
Don't tell him that, he might become a ross.
Ne lui dis pas ça, il pourrait devenir un ross.