noun
grouch
growch
Grouch (noun) means a person who complains often or is easily irritated. Example: “Her grandfather was a lovable old grouch.”
noun
1
A person who complains often or is easily irritated.
"Her grandfather was a lovable old grouch."
verb
1
To complain or grumble.
"He grouched about the traffic the whole drive home."
"He spent all his time grouching about the problem instead of fixing it."
How to use grouch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who complains a lot, or the act of grumbling.
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Word forms
- Plural
- grouches
- Third person singular
- grouches
- Past tense
- grouched
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Etymology
From Middle English grucchen, meaning "to complain or murmur," related to the word "grudge."
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Rhymes for grouch
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What does “grouch” mean?
The word “grouch” means a person who complains often or is easily irritated. In plain terms, someone who complains a lot, or the act of grumbling.
How do you pronounce “grouch”?
“Grouch” is pronounced growch (/ɡɹaʊt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grouch” in a sentence?
Here is “grouch” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather was a lovable old grouch.”
What part of speech is “grouch”?
Depending on how it is used, “grouch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “grouch” come from?
The word “grouch” comes from Middle English. From Middle English grucchen, meaning "to complain or murmur," related to the word "grudge.".
How many meanings does “grouch” have?
“Grouch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who complains often or is easily irritated.
