Grunting: meaning, definitions and examples

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grunting

[ ˈɡrʌntɪŋ ]

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animal communication

Making low guttural sounds, often to express frustration or disapproval.

Synonyms

growl, snarl, snort

Examples of usage

He was grunting in annoyance as he tried to fix the broken computer.
The pig grunted loudly as it searched for food in the mud.

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sports

A low, short sound made by a tennis player when hitting the ball.

Synonyms

cry, groan, moan

Examples of usage

The tennis player let out a grunt as she served the ball.
The audience could hear the grunts of the players during the intense match.

Translations

Translations of the word "grunting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grunhido

🇮🇳 गुर्राना

🇩🇪 Grunzen

🇮🇩 dengusan

🇺🇦 грукіт

🇵🇱 chrumkanie

🇯🇵 うなる

🇫🇷 grogner

🇪🇸 gruñido

🇹🇷 hırıltı

🇰🇷 투덜거림

🇸🇦 تأوه

🇨🇿 bručení

🇸🇰 mrnčanie

🇨🇳 咕噜声

🇸🇮 godrnjanje

🇮🇸 urga

🇰🇿 ырылдау

🇬🇪 დაბრახუნება

🇦🇿 xırıltı

🇲🇽 gruñido

Word origin

The word 'grunt' originated from Middle English 'grunten', which is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of a low, guttural vocalization. The use of 'grunting' in animal communication has been observed across various species, including pigs, primates, and birds. In sports, the term 'grunting' gained popularity in tennis to describe the audible sound made by players during exertion. It has since become a common phenomenon in competitive sports, with debates arising about its impact on opponents and spectators.