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单词 gruntled
释义 gruntled, ppl. a.|ˈgrʌnt(ə)ld|
[Back-formation f. disgruntled a.]
Pleased, satisfied, contented.
1938Wodehouse Code of Woosters i. 9 He spoke with a certain what-is-it in his voice, and I could see that, if not actually disgruntled, he was far from being gruntled.1962C. Rohan Delinquents 76 Come on, Brownie darling, be gruntled.1966New Statesman 11 Nov. 693/2 An action against a barrister for negligence..would open the door to every disgruntled client. Now gruntled clients are rare in the criminal courts.1967E. McGirr Hearse with Horses i. 17 The Agency has a nice file of gruntled exes who have found their talents in a great variety of jobs.
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