Grunting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹʌntɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Grunting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of grunt.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of grunt.
More Meanings
- A sound of grunts.
- Producing grunts.
Example Sentences
the gruntings of contented pigs
Tired with the heat and my walk, I threw myself down on the grass in the shadow of the house, where I lay half-asleep enjoying a quiet rest, when I was startled by an unpleasant clamour, the jarring voice of a woman, who was trying by alternately scolding and using pet names to pacify a litter of grunting pigs on the farm.
Word Forms
- gruntings
Synonyms for grunting
Depending on context, synonyms include inarticulate, unarticulate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inarticulate, unarticulate, growling, groans, growls, gruntle.
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