grognon

Definitions of grognon
  1. noun
    a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining
    synonyms: bougon, plaignant
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    type of:
    personne déplaisante, personne désagréable
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
  2. noun
    a bad-tempered person
    synonyms: bougon, grincheux
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    types:
    personne grincheuse
    a quarrelsome grouch
    misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
    type of:
    personne déplaisante, personne désagréable
    a person who is not pleasant or agreeable
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