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to grunt
01
(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat
Intransitive
Example
The pig grunted contentedly while rooting around in the mud.
The boar grunted loudly to assert dominance in the herd.
The warthog grunted while foraging for food on the savannah.
02
(of a person) to make a short, low sound often expressing effort, struggle, or dissatisfaction
Intransitive
Example
The workers began to grunt as they lifted the heavy boxes onto the truck.
He grunted with exertion as he pushed the stuck car out of the snowbank.
The old man grunted with displeasure when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
03
(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
Example
" Pass me the wrench, " he grunted, not looking up from his work.
She grunted a reply and continued reading her book.
The tired worker grunted a complaint about the early start and shuffled to the coffee machine.
Grunt
01
a low sound such as the one that a pig makes
02
medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught
03
an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker