grouch

Example Sentences

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In Giamatti’s hands, the dialogue of an erudite grouch sings.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2023

Discovery, is run by numbers grouch David Zaslav, whose primary interest in journalism seems to be his desire to stop its practitioners from saying mean things about him.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2023

Certainly, an uncharismatic grouch who pronounces his own name differently every other day is highly unlikely to do it.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2023

And there will be no Oscar for this grouch.

From Washington Post • Jan. 4, 2023

The holders of the grouch bags become grouchy indeed.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen