grumble
/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/
Dictionary
noun
- 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
- 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.
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