growler

growl·er

noun \ˈgrau̇-lər\

Definition of GROWLER

1

: one that growls

2

: a container (as a can or pitcher) for beer bought by the measure

3

: a small iceberg

Examples of GROWLER

1. <we can't figure out why our very happy and optimistic friend is dating that chronic growler>

First Known Use of GROWLER

1753

Related to GROWLER

Synonyms: bear, bellyacher, complainer, crab, crank, croaker, crosspatch, curmudgeon, fusser, griper, grouser, grouch, grumbler, grump, murmurer, mutterer, sourpuss, whiner

Related Words: hunks; malcontent, sorehead; grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport; defeatist, pessimist; faultfinder, kicker, nagger, nitpicker, objector, quibbler, repiner; crock [slang], hypochondriac

Near Antonyms: optimist, Pollyanna; happy camper

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Rhymes with GROWLER

fowler, howler, prowler, scowler