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grumble

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
  2. The sound made by a hungry stomach.
  3. A surly complaint.
  4. To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.
  5. To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.
  6. To utter in a grumbling fashion.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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