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- [grous]
- /graʊs/
- /ɡraʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grous]
- /graʊs/
Definitions of grouse word
- noun plural grouse any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae. Compare black grouse, capercaillie, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse. 1
- noun plural grouse British. the red grouse. 1
- verb without object grouse to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work. 1
- noun grouse a complaint. 1
- adjective grouse excellent; great; wonderful. 1
- noun grouse A medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs, the male being larger and more conspicuously colored than the female. 1
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Origin of grouse
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Grouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grouse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grouse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for grouse
noun grouse
- grievance — a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress: Inequitable taxation is the chief grievance.
- bellyache — Bellyache is a pain inside your abdomen, especially in your stomach.
- grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- gripe — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
- squealer — a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
verb grouse
- complain — to make an accusation; bring a formal charge
Antonyms for grouse
noun grouse
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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See also
Matching words
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