gnashnab

Gnashnab is an 18th-century northern English word, meaning someone who just complains all the time. Contemporary synonyms include nitpicker, moaner, and grumbler. It's just as true now as it was back then—no one likes a gnashnab.

"He's always being such a gnashnab"

gnashnab by PeonyBaggins April 19, 2017

Gnashgab 

A northern English word from the 18th century, a "gnashgab" refers to "someone who only ever seems to complain." A similar phrase would be "nashgab" or "nashgob," which describes "garrulous or impudent talk."

His Twitter feed is nothing but an infinite stream of putrid gnashgabbing.

Gnashgab by Plantingjustice May 19, 2025