Search Result:grumble
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋgrʌmbL 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊɡrʌmbl 〕
Overview of noun grumble
The noun grumble has 2 senses
- rumble, rumbling, grumble, grumbling -- (a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder")
- grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering -- (a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone)
Overview of verb grumble
The verb grumble has 4 senses
- grouch, grumble, scold -- (show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load")
- murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl -- (make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked")
- grumble, growl, rumble -- (to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff")
- rumble, grumble -- (make a low noise; "rumbling thunder")