grumblebond
/ˈɡrʌməlˌbɒnd/nounVerified NewAlso in: Murrenbündnis (Deutsch) · rezongazo (Español) · rouspélian (Français)
A friendship built and maintained on shared, detailed complaining.
The grumblebond runs on mutual grievance — work, weather, institutions, each other's neighbours — delivered with relish. The complaints are the entertainment; the friendship is the audience. Remove the grievances and the pair must actually talk about feelings.
Etym. — grumble + bond — the connection sealed by synchronized sighing.
Rel. — groupear
Novelty check: APPROVE
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