grumbling
verb
- 1
To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.
“The distant thunder grumbles.”
- 2
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.”
- 3
To utter in a grumbling fashion.
noun
- 1
Complaining
“the grumblings of a bad-tempered man”
- 2
Rumbling
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