Grumble Definition & Meaning

grumble
noun
  1. a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
  2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
verb
  1. show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
  2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
  3. to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
  4. make a low noise; "rumbling thunder"

Synonyms for grumble

croak noun

a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary

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gnarl noun

something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots

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grouch noun

a bad-tempered person show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

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growl noun

the sound of growling (as made by animals) to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response

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grumbling adj

continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

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murmur noun

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate

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murmuring adj

making a low continuous indistinct sound; "like murmuring waves"; "susurrant voices" a low continuous indistinct sound

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mutter noun

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate

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muttering noun

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate

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rumble noun

a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the

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"Grumble" in song lyrics

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  • "Oh well I guess I mustn't grumble"
    Lily Allen — Everything's Just Wonderful
  • "Damn it's somethin when your stomach starts to grumble"
    Blood of Abraham — Paranoia is Awareness
  • "I never ever seen the man grumble"
    The Cross Movement — The King's Speech

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Frequently asked questions

What does grumble mean?
a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load" make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff" make a low noise
What part of speech is grumble?
Grumble is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does grumble have?
Grumble has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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