Definition of the word grumbling

Pronunciation of vocabulary grumbling

grumblingnoun

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/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ//ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/

Origin of the word grumbling

"Grumbling" originates from the Old English word "grumlian," meaning "to growl" or "to murmur." It's related to the Old Norse word "grumla," also meaning "to growl." The connection is clear: both describe the low, rumbling sound made by an angry or dissatisfied person. This sound, like a growl, is often associated with complaining or expressing discontent, hence the evolution of "grumbling" to refer to the act of complaining itself.

Vocabulary summary grumbling

typenoun

meaninggrumble; grumble

exampleto grumble at (over, about) something

meaningmumble; mumble

exampleto grumble (out) a reply

typeverb

meaninggrumble, grumble

exampleto grumble at (over, about) something

meaningmumble, mumble

exampleto grumble (out) a reply

meaningroar (thunder)

examplethunder grumbling in the distance

Example of vocabulary grumblingnamespace

meaning

the act of complaining about something

hành động phàn nàn về điều gì đó

  • We didn't hear any grumbling about the food.

    Chúng tôi không nghe thấy bất kỳ lời phàn nàn nào về thức ăn.

meaning

protests about something that come from a number of people but that are not expressed very clearly

sự phản đối về điều gì đó đến từ một số người nhưng điều đó không được thể hiện rõ ràng

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary grumbling


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