Grockle

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɒkəl/

Definitions of grockle

noun a slang term used in British seaside towns to describe a tourist or holidaymaker

Example Sentences

A1 The grockle looked lost as they wandered around the unfamiliar town.

A2 The grockle asked for directions to the nearest beach.

B1 The grockle was excited to try the local cuisine during their vacation.

B2 The grockle decided to explore the countryside instead of sticking to touristy areas.

C1 The grockle was fascinated by the history of the ancient ruins they visited.

C2 The grockle immersed themselves in the culture of the region, learning the language and customs.

Examples of grockle in a Sentence

formal The grockles flooded the small seaside town during the summer months.

informal We always know when the grockles are in town because the beaches are packed.

slang The locals tend to avoid the main tourist areas during peak season because of all the grockles.

figurative The grockles were like a swarm of bees, buzzing around and filling up every available space.

Grammatical Forms of grockle

• past tense: grockled
• plural: grockles
• comparative: more grockle
• superlative: most grockle
• present tense: grockle
• future tense: will grockle
• perfect tense: have grockled
• continuous tense: is grockling
• singular: grockle
• positive degree: grockle
• infinitive: to grockle
• gerund: grockling
• participle: grockling

Origin and Evolution of grockle

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'grockle' originated in the British seaside town of Torquay in the mid-20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a derogatory term by locals to describe tourists or holidaymakers, 'grockle' has evolved to be more commonly used in a light-hearted or affectionate manner to refer to visitors to a popular tourist destination.