grunting
word · lemma: grunt
/ˈɡɹəntɪŋ/
GRUHN-ting
/ɡɹˈʌntɪŋ/
GRUHN-ting
Definition
Making a low, rough sound in the throat, often when expressing effort, pain, or annoyance.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe the noises made by animals (like pigs) or people lifting heavy objects, straining in sports, or expressing discomfort. It can sound rude if used to describe someone's speech. Rare in formal contexts.
Spanish: gruñidoPortuguese (BR): grunhidoPortuguese (PT): grunhidoChinese (Simplified): 哼哼声Chinese (Traditional): 哼哼聲Hindi: कराहनाArabic: التأوّهBengali: ঘোঁত ঘোঁত করা - হাঁফাতে থাকাRussian: хрюкание - ворчание (от усилия/боли)Japanese: うなり声 - うめき声Vietnamese: rên rỉ - gầm gừKorean: 끙끙거림 - 툴툴거림Turkish: homurdanma - inlemeUrdu: غرانا - کرانا (دباؤ یا تکلیف میں)Indonesian: menggerutu - mengerang (karena usaha/nyeri)
Example Sentences
He started grunting when he lifted the heavy box.
basic
The tennis player's grunting was very loud during the match.
basic
After running the marathon, I couldn't stop grunting from exhaustion.
natural
She answered my question with a grunting sound, not even looking up.
natural
You could hear everyone grunting at the gym during weightlifting.
natural
The pig was grunting in the mud.
basic