Grumble: meaning, definitions and examples

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grumble

[ ˈɡrʌmbəl ]

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complain

To complain quietly about something in a bad-tempered way. It is often used when someone is not satisfied with something but does not express their dissatisfaction openly.

Synonyms

complain, gripe, mutter

Examples of usage

She grumbled about the food in the restaurant.
He grumbled about the weather all day.

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sound

A low, rumbling sound, such as the one produced by a hungry stomach or thunder in the distance.

Synonyms

growl, murmur, rumble

Examples of usage

The grumble of the thunder could be heard in the distance.
His stomach let out a loud grumble.

Translations

Translations of the word "grumble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resmungar

🇮🇳 बड़बड़ाना

🇩🇪 murren

🇮🇩 menggerutu

🇺🇦 бурчати

🇵🇱 mruczeć

🇯🇵 ぶつぶつ言う (butsubutsu iu)

🇫🇷 grommeler

🇪🇸 refunfuñar

🇹🇷 homurdanmak

🇰🇷 투덜거리다 (tudeolgeorida)

🇸🇦 تذمر (tadhamar)

🇨🇿 bručet

🇸🇰 brbotať

🇨🇳 抱怨 (bàoyuàn)

🇸🇮 godrnjati

🇮🇸 muldra

🇰🇿 кекету

🇬🇪 ბუზღუნი (buzghuni)

🇦🇿 mızıldanmaq

🇲🇽 refunfuñar

Word origin

The word 'grumble' originates from the Middle English word 'grumbelen', which means to murmur or complain. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is often associated with expressing dissatisfaction or discontent in a low, discontented manner.