grouch
UK/grautʃ/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To grumble or complain in a bad-tempered way
发牢骚，抱怨
n.
A person who is habitually grumpy or irritable; a complaint or grumble
爱发牢骚的人；抱怨，不满
Root Breakdown
Native Englishgrouchother
=grouch
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old grouch complained about everything from weather to street noise.
- 2.
Despite his reputation as a grouch, he secretly helped the neighborhood kids.
- 3.
She didn't want to grouched about the delay; she accepted it gracefully.