grumble

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/

noun

  1. 1

    A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

  2. 2

    The sound made by a hungry stomach.

  3. 3

    A surly complaint.

    “That whiner is never without a grumble to share.”

verb

  1. 1

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

    “The distant thunder grumbles.”
  2. 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. 3

    To utter in a grumbling fashion.

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