Pronunciation: /ɡraʊtʃ/
noun a person who is habitually grumpy or negative
A1 My neighbor is always a grouch in the morning.
A2 The old man next door is known as the neighborhood grouch.
B1 Despite his grumpy exterior, deep down he is not really a grouch.
B2 She can be a bit of a grouch when she's tired, but she's actually quite friendly.
C1 His reputation as a grouch precedes him, but he is actually quite kind once you get to know him.
C2 The famous author was known for being a bit of a grouch, but his writing was always brilliant.
verb None
A1 She grouch when she doesn't get enough sleep.
A2 He grouch about the long line at the grocery store.
B1 The customer grouch loudly about the poor service at the restaurant.
B2 The politician grouch about the lack of support for their campaign.
C1 The CEO grouch about the company's declining profits during the meeting.
C2 The famous actor is known for grouch publicly about paparazzi intrusion in their personal life.
adjective None
A1 My grouch brother never wants to play with me.
A2 The grouch customer complained about the service at the restaurant.
B1 She can be a bit grouch in the mornings before she has her coffee.
B2 Despite his grouch demeanor, he is actually a very caring person.
C1 The professor's grouch attitude towards students made it difficult for them to approach him.
C2 Her grouch behavior towards her colleagues caused tension in the workplace.
adverb None
A1 She always looks grouchily at me when I enter the room.
A2 The old man walked grouchily down the street, muttering to himself.
B1 Despite feeling grouchily, she still managed to smile and greet everyone at the party.
B2 The teacher spoke grouchily to the students who were not paying attention in class.
C1 His grouch demeanor often caused misunderstandings with his colleagues.
C2 The CEO's grouch attitude towards feedback hindered the company's growth.
pronoun None
A1 The grouch didn't want to share his toys with the other children.
A2 When the grouch saw the long line at the grocery store, he started complaining loudly.
B1 The grouch always grumbles about the weather, no matter if it's sunny or rainy.
B2 Despite his reputation as a grouch, he secretly enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.
C1 The grouch's constant negativity can be draining for those around him.
C2 The grouch's sharp wit and sarcastic humor often mask his true feelings of loneliness.
preposition None
A1 I am a grouch when I am hungry.
A2 She acted like a grouch during the meeting.
B1 The old man sat alone in the corner, looking like a grouch.
B2 Despite his grouchiness, he still managed to help his friends.
C1 His reputation as a grouch preceded him wherever he went.
C2 The famous author was known for being a grouch in public, but kind in private.
conjunction None
A1 I was feeling like a grouch, so I decided to take a nap.
A2 She acted like a grouch when she didn't get her way.
B1 Despite his grouchiness, he still managed to have a good time at the party.
B2 The grouch in the office always complains about everything.
C1 His reputation as a grouch precedes him wherever he goes.
C2 Although he can be a bit of a grouch at times, he is actually quite kind-hearted.
interjection None
A1 Grouch! I can't find my keys.
A2 Grouch! Why is the bus always late?
B1 Grouch! I forgot to buy milk at the store.
B2 Grouch! The wifi keeps disconnecting.
C1 Grouch! This traffic is unbearable.
C2 Grouch! I can't believe they canceled the event.
article None
A1 The grouch at the store always complains about everything.
A2 My neighbor is such a grouch, he never says hello.
B1 Don't be such a grouch, try to see the positive side of things.
B2 Despite his reputation as a grouch, he is actually quite kind once you get to know him.
C1 The famous actor was known for his role as a lovable grouch in many movies.
C2 The old man, a self-proclaimed grouch, surprised everyone by organizing a charity event for the community.
formal The grouch in the office always complains about everything.
informal My grandpa can be a real grouch when he doesn't get his afternoon nap.
slang Don't be such a grouch, lighten up and have some fun!
figurative His constant negativity turned him into a real grouch.
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