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resmungão

[ʁɛʃmũˈɡɐ̃w̃]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: resmungões
grumbler, grouch, complainer
1. A person who complains frequently and habitually; one who grumbles or murmurs discontent
He is such a grouch, always complaining about everything.
Ele é um resmungão, sempre reclamando de tudo.
2. Characterized by or prone to complaining and muttering dissatisfaction (when used as adjective)
She has a grumpy, complaining attitude.
Ela tem um jeito resmungão de ser.
NYC Slang
grouch, kvetch, bellyacher
Synonyms
reclamãoresmunguistachoramingolamurientoreclameador
Antonyms
satisfeitocontentealegre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resmungão
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
resmungão
Also used, though less common than reclamão
São Paulo
resmungão
Common colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser um resmungão de primeira
resmungar constantemente
não parar de resmungar
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