grouchstone
nounUK /ˈɡraʊtʃ.stəʊn/
US /ˈɡraʊtʃ.stoʊn/
A grouchstone is a pretend stone that makes you feel grumpy.
Tom carried his grouchstone all morning and wouldn't smile at anyone.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small stone a child holds when feeling cross, used to help talk about bad moods.
She squeezed her grouchstone and told her teacher why she was upset.
3. A grumpy person who is as stubborn and unmoving as a stone.
Our neighbor is a real grouchstone before his morning coffee.
4. A heavy, dull-looking rock that seems to sit and scowl on the ground.
A big gray grouchstone blocked the path through the garden.
5. A pretend game where kids pass a stone and whoever holds it must act grumpy.
We played grouchstone at recess and everyone made funny angry faces.