grudgeons

/ˈɡrʌdʒənz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of large freshwater fish; a type of large catfish, especially in the UK

“The fisherman pulled out a large grudgeon from the river.”

2. noun

a type of grumpy or quarrelsome person, often used pejoratively

“The grudgeon at the party ruined everyone’s mood with his constant complaining.”

Synonyms

  • catfish
  • complainer
  • grump
  • quarreler

Antonyms

  • enjoyer
  • optimist