grouch (n.)

  1. a bad-tempered person

    [ Syn: grump , crank , churl , crosspatch ]

    grouch (v.)

  1. show ones unhappiness or critical attitude; He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong; We grumbled about the increased work load

    [ Syn: grumble , scold ]

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