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crab2

crab2

 
pronunciation:
kraeb
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
part of speech: noun
definition: (informal) a complaining or ill-tempered person; grouch.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: crabs, crabbing, crabbed
definition: to criticize or complain.
He crabbed about having to wait a few minutes.
similar words:
complain
derivation: crabber (n.)