grouse
noun
any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae.
grousing
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present participleof grouse.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But the move, he assured grousing Protestant leaders, had nothing to do with “the functions of church and state.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
There was much intra-Senate grousing and griping and bickering in the days preceding Friday morning’s vote.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2026
At the time, “Ohio” received criticism similar to the reaction to “Streets of Minneapolis:” a mix of grousing about rich rock stars capitalizing on tragedy combined with grumbling that the song just wasn’t very good.
From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2026
It’s tempting to dismiss the statement as the normal grousing of a big industry about a government regulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
I left him grousing about the state of his finances and headed off to the machinery tent.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
