grunting

[ˈɡrʌntɪŋ]

grunting Definition

• 1. making a low, rough sound, usually in short bursts
• 2. a sound made by a pig

Using grunting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grunting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tennis player was grunting loudly with every hit.

• Example

  The pigs were grunting contentedly in their pen.

grunting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for grunting

• growling
• snorting
• snuffling
• huffing

Phrases with grunting

• grunt work

  tedious or menial work

  Example

  I had to do all the grunt work while my boss took all the credit.

• gruntled

  satisfied or contented

  Example

  After a good meal, I feel quite gruntled.

• gruntled and flattered

  pleased and flattered

  Example

  She was quite gruntled and flattered by the compliments she received.

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Summary: grunting in Brief

'Grunting' [ˈɡrʌntɪŋ] refers to making a low, rough sound, often in short bursts. It can be used to describe the sound made by pigs or humans, as in 'The tennis player was grunting loudly with every hit.' The phrase 'grunt work' describes tedious or menial tasks, while 'gruntled' means satisfied or contented.