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grouse

/ɡraʊs/
noun
  1. A medium-sized bird with a plump body and feathered legs, often hunted for sport or food.
    • We saw a grouse hiding in the tall grass during our hike.
    • Grouse are known for their elaborate mating dances in the spring.
    • The hunter brought home a grouse for dinner.
verb
  1. To complain or grumble about something in a petty or nagging way.
    • My dad always grouses about the traffic on his way to work.
    • The employees groused about the new rules during the meeting.
    • Stop grousing about the weather and just bring an umbrella.
Synonyms
whinecomplaingrumble
Antonyms
praise
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