grumble
/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/
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Meaning
noun
A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.
noun
The sound made by a hungry stomach.
noun
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.”
verb
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.”