noun

grouch

growch

Grouch (noun) means a person who complains often or is easily irritated. Example: “Her grandfather was a lovable old grouch.”

noun

A person who complains often or is easily irritated.

"Her grandfather was a lovable old grouch."

verb

To complain or grumble.

"He grouched about the traffic the whole drive home."

How to use grouch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who complains a lot, or the act of grumbling.

Easily confused with

grouchy →

grouched past tense, grouches plural, grouches singular

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Her grandfather was a lovable old _____.

From Middle English grucchen, meaning "to complain or murmur," related to the word "grudge."

Origin: Middle English

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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.

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