English dictionary
grumble
nounPronunciation
ˈɡɹʌmbl̩
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
noun
- a loud low dull continuous noise
verb
- make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
verb
- show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
verb
- to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
verb
- make a low noise
Example sentences
they heard the rumbling of thunder
she grumbles when she feels overworked
He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong
We grumbled about the increased work load
he grumbled a rude response
Stones grumbled down the cliff
rumbling thunder