 grumbling |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a loud low dull continuous noise | |
| Synonyms: | rumble grumble rumbling | |
| Examples: | "they heard the rumbling of thunder" |
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| Related terms: | noise borborygmus grumble rumble | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | |
| Synonyms: | murmur murmuring mutter muttering grumble | |
| Related terms: | complaint murmur | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound | |
| Synonyms: | rumbling | |
| Examples: | "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder" |
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| Related terms: | full | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] muttering discontentedly | |
| Examples: | "the grumbling boarders requested a meeting with the cook" |
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| Related terms: | complaining | |
| Similar spelling: |
grumble Grumbles grumbler grumpiness green-blind |
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