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grumble
[ gruhm-buhl ]
verb (used without object)
- to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly:
Tim always found something to grumble about.
- to utter low, indistinct sounds; growl:
Suddenly I heard my stomach grumble, and realized I hadn't had any lunch.
- to rumble:
The thunder grumbled in the west.
verb (used with object)
- to express or utter with murmuring or complaining.
noun
- an expression of discontent; complaint; unhappy murmur; growl.
- grumbles, a grumbling, discontented mood.
- a rumble.
grumble
/ ˈɡʌə /
verb
- to utter (complaints) in a nagging or discontented way
- intr to make low dull rumbling sounds
noun
- a complaint; grouse
- a low rumbling sound
Derived Forms
- ˈܳԲ, adverb
- ˈܳ, adjective
- ˈܳ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ܳb noun
- ܳbԲ· adverb
- ܳb adjective
- ܲ·ܳbԲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of grumble1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of grumble1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
When news broke that the Dodgers planned to visit President Trump at the White House to commemorate last year’s World Series win, grumbles quickly spread across L.A.
Neither are the first to grumble about the machinery of government.
Several times against Scotland and France, they grumbled as Alex Mitchell or Fin Smith lined up a skywards hoof.
The protests from Democrats continued throughout the speech, as they raised signs, laughed and grumbled.
The protests from Democrats continued throughout the speech, as they laughed at the president’s talking points and loudly grumbled.
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