grognasse
What does grognasse mean? grognasse is a French strong that translates to “hag, battleaxe” in English.
Literal Translation
grumpy/ugly woman (from grogner — to grunt)
Meaning & Usage
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"hag, battleaxe"
A derogatory term for a woman perceived as ugly, mean, or perpetually grumpy. Built from 'grogner' (to grunt/grumble), it paints its target as barely human — more grunting animal than person. It's nastier than 'pétasse' because it attacks both appearance and personality.
Examples in the Wild
'Cette grognasse m'a engueulé pour rien' — that hag yelled at me for no reason. Used behind someone's back more than to their face.