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Synonyms for grunt


Grammar : Verb
Spell : gruhnt
Phonetic Transcription : grʌnt



Définition of grunt

Origin :
  • Old English grunnettan "to grunt," frequentative of grunian "to grunt," probably imitative (cf. Danish grynte, Old High German grunnizon, German grunzen "to grunt," Latin grunnire "to grunt"). Related: Grunted; grunting.
  • verb snort
Example sentences :
  • The three gave Andy a look and a grunt, but otherwise they paid no attention to him.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • There was a brief shifting of eyes toward him, and a grunt from Jeff; that was all.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He did not speak, but he made an inarticulate noise between a grunt and a sniff.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • Mr Verloc, after a grunt of disapproving surprise, returned to the sofa.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • The grunt of the human hog (Pignoramus intolerabilis) with an audible memory.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • Kirkwood would know; and by way of reply had a grunt of the younger waterman.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • With a grunt of approval, Calendar swept the weapon up and into his pocket.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Beyond a growl or a grunt, the dog took its punishment silently.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • There was a whack as one lump hit the boat, and a grunt as the other struck some man.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • She does not want to listen or talk, she only wants to scrunch betel, and grunt.
  • Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

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