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to grunt
01
grugnire
(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat
Intransitive
Esempi
The gorilla grunted to communicate with its troop in the dense jungle.
Il gorilla grugnì per comunicare con il suo branco nella fitta giungla.
02
grugnire, borbottare
(of a person) to make a short, low sound often expressing effort, struggle, or dissatisfaction
Intransitive
Esempi
After completing the puzzle, she sat back, grunting with satisfaction.
Dopo aver completato il puzzle, si appoggiò indietro, grugnendo con soddisfazione.
03
grugnire, borbottare
(of a person) to utter a few words in a rough or nonchalant voice, especially when one does not want to talk extensively
Transitive: to grunt words
Esempi
" Not now, " she grunted, clearly preoccupied with her thoughts.
"Non ora," brontolò, chiaramente preoccupata dai suoi pensieri.
Grunt
01
grugnito
a low sound such as the one that a pig makes
02
grugnitore, brontolone
medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
03
soldato semplice, manovale
an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker
