| 释义 |
Noun: grumbling grúmb(u)ling- A loud low dull continuous noise
- rumble, rumbling, grumble - A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
- grumble, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering
Adjective: grumbling grúmb(u)ling- Continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound
- rumbling
Verb: grumble grúmbul- Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
"We grumbled about the increased work load"
- grouch, scold - Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
"she grumbles when she feels overworked"
- murmur, mutter, croak, gnarl, chunter [Brit] - To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
"he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
- growl, rumble - Make a low noise
- rumble
Derived forms: grumblings See also: full, grumbler Type of: complain, complaint, emit, go, kick, kvetch [N. Amer], let loose, let out, noise, plain [archaic], quetch, sound, sound off, utter Encyclopedia: Grumble |