Meaning & Definition of word "Grumble"
Grumble
/ˈɡrʌmbəl/
noun:
- 1. a low, muffled complaint.
- Example: There was a general grumble among the workers about the new policies.
- 2. a rumbling sound, particularly made by the stomach.
- Example: The grumble from his stomach was loud enough to be heard across the table.
verb:
- 1. to complain or express dissatisfaction in a low voice or in a muted manner.
- Example: He tends to grumble about the weather whenever it rains.
- 2. to make a low, rumbling sound.
- Example: The stomach began to grumble after hours without food.
Etymology
●Middle English; from Old Norse 'grumba', meaning to rumble
Common Phrases and Expressions
grumble about:
to complain or express dissatisfaction regarding a specific topic
grumble to oneself:
to complain quietly or silently without intending others to hear
grumbling stomach:
a stomach that makes low rumbling sounds, often due to hunger
Related Words
grumble-some:
inclined to grumble or complain
grumbled:
past tense of grumble
Slang Meanings of grumble
Meaning: to bitch
● Example Sentence: Stop grumbling and just do your job!
Meaning: to vent
● Example Sentence: I just need to grumble for a bit about my day.