Groose

/ɡruːs/ verb

Definition

A Scottish or dialectal word meaning to grumble, complain, or whine; to feel disgust.

Etymology

From Scots English groose or groos, possibly from Old Norse grúsa (to shudder), related to feelings of disgust or discomfort.

Kelly Says

Scots English preserved this beautiful old word that sounds exactly like what it means—just say 'groose' and you can almost hear the whining complaint in the sound.

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