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grunt

The correct spelling is grunt.

How to pronounce grunt

/ɡɹʌnt/
noun

IPA: /ɡɹʌnt/

Say it like: Gru-nt

The correct spelling is grunt. A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak. For example: "Who just grunted?"

Usage Examples

Who just grunted?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
  2. 2.The snorting cry of a pig.
  3. 3.Any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae.
  4. 4.A person who does ordinary and boring work.
  5. 5.(United States Army and Marine Corps slang) An infantry soldier.

verb

  1. 1.(of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.
  2. 2.(of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.
  3. 3.To break wind; to fart.

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