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groaner

/ˈɡroʊn.ər/
groan · er
Plural:groaners
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groaner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A joke, pun, or story that is so unsubtle, predictable, or unfunny that it provokes groans rather than laughter (informal).

Example

"His latest pun about the bakery was a real groaner, though everyone still smiled."

2

A person who groans or complains habitually.

Example

"Despite the minor delay, he was the only groaner in the entire waiting room."

3

North American A whistling buoy operated by the motion of the waves, emitting a low, mournful sound to warn mariners of navigational hazards.

Example

"Through the dense coastal fog, the crew could hear the low warning sound of the groaner marking the reef."

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• Rhymes for groaner

• Nearby Words

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grizzly bear
groan
groaner
groaningly
groats
grocer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Groaner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/groaner
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