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grumble Definition


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grumble
verb, intr grumbled, grumbling
    1. To complain in a bad-tempered way.
      Thesaurus: complain, carp, fuss, gripe (slang), grouch, bellyache (slang), repine.
    2. To make a low rumbling sound.
      Thesaurus: growl, snarl, gnarl, bark, grunt, mutter, rumble, splutter, snuffle.
noun
    1. A complaint.
      Thesaurus: complaint, grievance, objection, lament, gripe (slang), beef (slang).
    2. A rumbling sound.
      Thesaurus: muttering, growl, murmur, rumble, gurgle, moan.
Derivative: grumbler
noun
    Derivative: grumbling
    noun, adj
      Derivative: grumblingly
      adverb
        Derivative: grumbly
        adj
          Etymology: 16c: from Dutch grommelen.



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