as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
we can't figure out why our very happy and optimistic friend is dating that chronic growler
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Recent Examples of growler
Beer lovers will want to book an overnight stay at Dogfish Inn, where every room includes a growler, to fill for free at the brewery in Milton or brewpub in Rehoboth Beach.
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Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
In line with both the business and owner's names, the walls of the bar will be decorated with beer growlers from Growel's personal collection.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
Women could purchase growlers of beer at the pub to take home because they were expected to be taking care of the children.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Raise a farewell toast for Shane MacGowan, one of rock’s most fiendishly brilliant growlers, snarlers, songwriters, storytellers, and blackguards.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
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Tim Ebner, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
In line with both the business and owner's names, the walls of the bar will be decorated with beer growlers from Growel's personal collection.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024
Women could purchase growlers of beer at the pub to take home because they were expected to be taking care of the children.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Raise a farewell toast for Shane MacGowan, one of rock’s most fiendishly brilliant growlers, snarlers, songwriters, storytellers, and blackguards.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growler
Noun
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Cancers, symbolized by the crab, are notorious for being nurturing, protective, and moody.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s the obligatory seafood tower ($115), which depending on the season might include shucked oysters, spiny lobster, Santa Barbara uni and succulent chunks of Dungeness crab.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Two is indeed the sweet spot for this trilogy of movies based on the beloved books by Michael Bond about a Peruvian British bear in a blue overcoat and red hat.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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The third installment featuring the beloved bear is sure to be a hit with kids and parents.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, the efficiency is on par with some manual transmissions, while offering the ability to smoothly adjust gear ratios from zero all the way up to overdrive, whether the wheels and/or crank are turning or not.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Dec. 2024
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The lack of the previous GT350’s flat-plane crank may leave some fans disappointed, but an additional 284 horsepower should more than make up for the difference.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Growler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growler. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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