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grouch

 
pronunciation:
graUch
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: grouches, grouching, grouched
definition: to complain; grumble.
He grouched about having to stay inside on a rainy day.
synonyms:
complain, fuss, grumble, moan
similar words:
growl, mutter, nag, sulk, whine
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a person who is often in a bad mood or who often complains.
She is such a grouch, so nobody was surprised to hear that she did not enjoy her vacation.
synonyms:
crank, grumbler
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