Grumbles

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

2.nounThe sound made by a hungry stomach.

3.nounA surly complaint.

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

4.verbTo make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

"The distant thunder grumbles."

5.verbTo 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."

6.verbTo utter in a grumbling fashion.

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