grouser

Example Sentences

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But even grave-robbing isn’t as unpleasant as the dynamics of the Morelli family, led by chief screamer, grouser, mayoral candidate and all-around non-people-person Linda Morelli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He is the barking grouser who can be won over by a younger person’s optimistic, higher-pitched spunk.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2021

The gist is that this grouser, John Kosgrove, asked for an upgrade, citing the hassle and delay, and H.P. agreed.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2012

He is so pre-occupied that he does not even answer when the sarcastic Sergeant says as he passes him: "Ah! here's our grouser."

From The New Book of Martyrs by Simmonds, Florence

At least," he corrected himself, "there was one I met, and he was a grouser.

From Under Fire: the story of a squad by Wray, Fitzwater