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grumble

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/

noun

Meaning

  • A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

  • The sound made by a hungry stomach.

  • A surly complaint.

    "That whiner is never without a grumble to share."

verb

Meaning

  • To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

    "The distant thunder grumbles."

  • To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

    "He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook."

  • To utter in a grumbling fashion.