grotch
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To annoy; to irritate.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
GROTCH (Grennell) Acutely irritate. Usually passive. Speer suggests that this useful word is a transitive form of grouch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To complain.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grotch” mean?
To annoy; to irritate.
Is “grotch” formal or informal?
grotch is generally dated, slang.