Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
noun a complaint uttered in a low, indistinct tone
A1 She let out a little grumble when she realized she forgot her lunch.
A2 The students couldn't help but hear the grumble of their stomachs during the boring lecture.
B1 There was a constant grumble of complaints from the employees about the new office policy.
B2 The grumble of thunder in the distance signaled an approaching storm.
C1 Despite his grumble about the long hours, he was dedicated to his job and always gave his best.
C2 The grumble of discontent among the citizens grew louder as the government failed to address their concerns.
verb to complain or protest about something in a low, indistinct tone
A1 The child grumbled about having to eat his vegetables.
A2 She grumbled to herself as she waited in line at the grocery store.
B1 The employees grumbled about the new company policy.
B2 Despite winning the game, the coach continued to grumble about the team's performance.
C1 The politician grumbled about the lack of support from his colleagues.
C2 The customers grumbled loudly about the poor service they received at the restaurant.
formal The employees were starting to grumble about the new policies implemented by the management.
informal I could hear my stomach grumble as I walked past the bakery.
slang Stop your grumbling and just get the job done.
figurative The thunder grumbled in the distance as the storm approached.
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