Definitions

1. noun

a person who often complains or makes a low, unpleasant sound, often expressing dissatisfaction or pain

“The groaner in the audience complained that the movie was too long.”

2. noun

a joke or a pun that is considered to be of poor quality or not funny

“The comedian’s groaner of a joke fell flat with the audience.”

3. verb

to make a low, unpleasant sound, often expressing dissatisfaction or pain

“The patient groaned in pain after the surgery.”