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British pronunciation/ɡɹˈʌnt/
American pronunciation/ˈɡɹənt/

Definition & Meaning of "grunt"

to grunt
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(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat

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The walrus grunted while basking on the icy shore.
The gorilla grunted to communicate with its troop in the dense jungle.
The boar grunted loudly to assert dominance in the herd.
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(of a person) to make a short, low sound often expressing effort, struggle, or dissatisfaction

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(of a person) to utter a few words in a rough or nonchalant voice, especially when one does not want to talk extensively

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Grunt
01

a low sound such as the one that a pig makes

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medium-sized tropical marine food fishes that utter grunting sounds when caught

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an unskilled or low-ranking soldier or other worker

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The gorilla grunted to communicate with its troop in the dense jungle.
The walrus grunted while basking on the icy shore.
The boar grunted loudly to assert dominance in the herd.
The pig grunted contentedly while rooting around in the mud.
The warthog grunted while foraging for food on the savannah.
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