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grouse2

grouse2

 
pronunciation:
graUs
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, noun
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: grouses, grousing, groused
definition: (informal) to complain.
The kids didn't want to go to their aunt's house and they groused all the way.
synonyms:
beef, bellyache, complain, fuss, gripe, grouch, grumble, moan
similar words:
growl, kick, mutter, nag, sulk, whine
 
part of speech: noun
definition: (informal) a complaint or reason for dissatisfaction.
The lumpy mattress was our biggest grouse.
synonyms:
beef, bellyache, complaint, fuss, gripe, grumble
similar words:
kick, whine
derivation: grouser (n.)