Grunt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɹʌnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grunt is a noun meaning A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
Meaning
A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
More Meanings
- The snorting cry of a pig.
- Any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae.
- A person who does ordinary and boring work.
- (US, military slang) An infantry soldier.
- (Canada, US) A dessert of steamed berries and dough, usually blueberries; blueberry grunt.
- (intransitive, of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.
- (slang) The amount of power of which a vehicle is capable.
Example Sentences
to grunt and sweat under a weary life
He can't make that kind of decision. He's just a grunt!
With this much grunt, it is surprising that the engine is relatively quiet.
The poges stare at the grunts as though the grunts were Hell's Angels at the ballet.
Word Forms
- grunts
- grunting
- grunted
Synonyms for grunt
Depending on context, synonyms include gofer, lackey, peon, fungy, fungee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inarticulate, unarticulate, filthy, nasty, dirty, snarl.
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