Grouse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgrau̇s/

Meaning & Definition of Grouse

Grouse (noun)

  1. any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
  2. complaint

Grouse (verb)

  1. complain, grumble

Grouse (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "hasn't stopped grousing since we started this vacation"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Grouse (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "a forum in which employees can air their grouses"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Grouse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Grouse:

Chiefly British: maunder
British: whinge
beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss, complaint, grievance, lament, miserere

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Grouse

Words with the opposite meaning of Grouse:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Grouse

object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, remonstrance, stink

Near Antonyms of Grouse

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend, commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Word Forms of Grouse

Inflections: grouses, groused, grousing

Derived words: grouser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Grouse

origin unknown

First known use: 1531

Words & Phrases Containing Grouse

black grouse, ruffed grouse, sage grouse

Frequently Asked Questions about Grouse

What does "Grouse" mean?

"Grouse" means any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Grouse"?

Other words for "Grouse" include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain and crab. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Grouse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Grouse"?

There are 64 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Grouse". Common alternatives include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak and fuss.

What is the opposite of "Grouse"?

Antonyms of "Grouse" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Grouse" in a sentence?

Examples of "Grouse" in a sentence: "hasn't stopped grousing since we started this vacation"; "a forum in which employees can air their grouses".

Is "Grouse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Grouse" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Grouse"?

"Grouse" is pronounced /ˈgrau̇s/.

What is the origin of the word "Grouse"?

"Grouse" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1531.