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Definition grunt in American English

grunt verb

verb
/ɡrʌnt/
1

to make a short low sound in your throat and nose at the same time

Example

He grunted with satisfaction.

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1.1

if an animal such as a pig grunts, it makes a low sound

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2

to say something using low short sounds, especially when you do not want to talk

Example

She grunted a reply.

Example

"Are you still here?" he grunted.

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Definition grunt in American English