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

Do what I will my pen carries me away and I find myself writing like an ill-conditioned "grouser."

From Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 by Hamilton, Ian, Sir

He was the sort of customer that we in the contracting business would label as a combination grouser and eccentric.

From Rats in the Belfry by Cabot, John York