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- pronunciation:
- gruhnt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
grunts, grunting, grunted |
| definition 1: |
to utter the short deep guttural sound of a hog.
The hogs grunted in the pen. |
| definition 2: |
to make a sound similar to a grunt.
He grunted as he lifted the barbell from the ground. |
| related words: |
groan |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to express using a sound like a grunt.
He would never talk at meals; he would just grunt "yes" or "no." |
| related words: |
groan |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a short, deep, guttural sound like that made by a hog.
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| definition 2: |
one of a variety of edible tropical and subtropical marine fishes that make grunting sounds.
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| definition 3: |
(slang) an infantry soldier.
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| definition 4: |
(slang) one who does menial work.
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| related words: |
groan, mumble, private |
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| derivation: |
gruntingly (adv.) |
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