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Definition grunt in British 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.

Synonyms and related words
babble cluck drone
1.1

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

Synonyms and related words
baa bark bay
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.

Synonyms and related words
applaud blow (someone) a raspberry cheer
Definition grunt in British English