1The Greek god of censure and ridicule, who was banished from Olympus for his criticisms of the gods.
2A person who habitually grumbles or finds fault, a carping critic. Now rare.
daughter of Momusnoun a woman given to facetiousness, sarcasm, or ridicule..
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Hall (1529–1568/9), surgeon and author. From Momus (ancient Greek Μῶμος; personification of μῶμος ridicule), the name of the Greek god of censure and ridicule.