grousers

noun

plural of grouser
as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person had the misfortune of waiting on a table full of grousers, who sent her back to the kitchen constantly and then refused to tip her

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  1. crabs
  2. complainers
  3. bears
  4. cranks
Noun
  • The sculpture—which is home to live fish and crabs—takes inspiration from Newtown Creek, the toxic waterway between Brooklyn and Queens.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • At low tide, the pools on Olympic beaches are rife with starfish and crabs.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of crabs
Noun
  • However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
  • The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice.
    — Rich Heldenfels, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of complainers
Noun
  • The snakes, of course, along with the birds, bears, turtles, fish, rabbits, and horses.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
  • After a black bear was spotted in North Park Lake, Allegheny County Parks and Allegheny County Police Department put out a joint statement warning residents not to bother bears.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of bears
Noun
  • Casement windows swing out using cranks to open rather than sliding up or to the side on a track like standard windows.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
  • In any case, the TM-B defining feature is the software that sits between the cranks and the motor, shaping the whole cycling experience.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of cranks
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