groaner

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English groner, gronar, equivalent to groan +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɹəʊnə(ɹ)/ === Noun === groaner (plural groaners) One who groans or complains. (informal) A work of extremely low quality, so bad as to inspire groaning. (informal) A particularly egregious joke, especially a pun. Antonym: knee slapper (nautical, slang) A whistling buoy. ==== Related terms ==== === Anagrams === oranger