Grunted: meaning, definitions and examples
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grunted
[ ɡrʌntɪd ]
animal sound
Grunted refers to the sound that many animals, especially pigs, produce. It is a low, guttural sound that can convey various emotions, such as discomfort, annoyance, or communication. While commonly associated with pigs, other animals may also grunt when they are startled or in pain. In human contexts, grunting can refer to a sound made during physical exertion or to express frustration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pig grunted loudly as it searched for food.
- He grunted under the weight of the heavy box.
- The athlete let out a grunt as he lifted the weights.
Translations
Translations of the word "grunted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grunhido
🇮🇳 गड़गड़ाना
🇩🇪 grunzen
🇮🇩 geraman
🇺🇦 гримати
🇵🇱 gruchot
🇯🇵 うなる
🇫🇷 grogner
🇪🇸 gruñido
🇹🇷 mırıldanmak
🇰🇷 투덜거리다
🇸🇦 زمجر
🇨🇿 hrčet
🇸🇰 hrčať
🇨🇳 咕哝
🇸🇮 mrmljati
🇮🇸 grunur
🇰🇿 үрейлену
🇬🇪 ბუზღუნი
🇦🇿 qırıldamaq
🇲🇽 gruñido
Etymology
The word 'grunt' comes from the Middle English term 'gruntlen' and has roots in the Old English 'grundian', which meant to make a low sound or growl. The evolution of the term reflects its association with the sounds made by animals, particularly in farm settings. Over time, it has expanded to describe various forms of low, guttural sounds made by both animals and humans, especially in contexts of effort or communication of distress. As language evolved, 'grunt' found its place in colloquial expressions and everyday language, often indicating a lack of formality in expression. The usage of 'grunt' has also permeated into military jargon, where it affectionately refers to soldiers, reflecting their often tough and gritty experience.