What is the meaning of grumble?

noun

verb

  • Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude.
    • usage: "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
  • Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath.
    • usage: "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
  • To utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds.
    • usage: "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
  • Make a low noise.
    • usage: "rumbling thunder"
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