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grumble

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/
noun
  1. A low thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

  2. The sound made by a hungry stomach.

  3. A surly complaint.

    "That whiner is never without a grumble to share."

verb
  1. To make a low, growling or rumbling noise, like a hungry stomach or certain animals.

    "The distant thunder grumbles."

  2. To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

    "He grumbles about the food constantly, but has yet to learn to cook."

  3. To utter in a grumbling fashion.

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