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grumble

[ gruhm-buhl ]

verb (used without object)

grumbled, grumbling.
  1. to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly:

    Tim always found something to grumble about.

  2. to utter low, indistinct sounds; growl:

    Suddenly I heard my stomach grumble, and realized I hadn't had any lunch.

  3. to rumble:

    The thunder grumbled in the west.



verb (used with object)

grumbled, grumbling.
  1. to express or utter with murmuring or complaining.

noun

  1. an expression of discontent; complaint; unhappy murmur; growl.
  2. grumbles, a grumbling, discontented mood.
  3. a rumble.

grumble

/ ˈɡʌə /

verb

  1. to utter (complaints) in a nagging or discontented way
  2. intr to make low dull rumbling sounds
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a complaint; grouse
  2. a low rumbling sound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܳԲ, adverb
  • ˈܳ, adjective
  • ˈܳ, noun
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  • ܳb noun
  • ܳbԲ· adverb
  • ܳb adjective
  • ܲ·ܳbԲ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of grumble1

First recorded in 1580–90; perhaps frequentative of Old English grymman “to wail”; compare Dutch grommelen, German grummeln, French grommeler (from Germanic )
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of grumble1

C16: from Middle Low German grommelen, of Germanic origin; see grim
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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.

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Neither are the first to grumble about the machinery of government.

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Several times against Scotland and France, they grumbled as Alex Mitchell or Fin Smith lined up a skywards hoof.

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The protests from Democrats continued throughout the speech, as they raised signs, laughed and grumbled.

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The protests from Democrats continued throughout the speech, as they laughed at the president’s talking points and loudly grumbled.

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