gruntverb [ I ]
uk/ɡrʌnt/us/ɡrʌnt/(of a pig) to make a low, rough noise:
The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food.
(of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain:
He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.
[ + speech ] "Too tired," he grunted and sat down.
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Animal (non-human) sounds
- baa
- bark
- bellow
- caterwaul
- caw
- cluck
- coo
- growl
- hiss
- howling
- oink
- peep
- snarl
- squawk
- squee
- whimper
- woof
- yelp
- yip
- yowl
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grunt
noun [ C ] ukus
Loud grunts were coming from the pigsty.