grouch grouch /ˈgraʊtʃ/

noun

1. A bad-tempered person  ( churl , crank , crosspatch , grouch , grump )
   a bad-tempered person
   
   

verb

1. Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude  ( grouch , scold , grumble )
   show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
    He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
   He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
    We grumbled about the increased work load
   We grumbled about the increased work load