Synonyms for grunt

Grammar : Verb

Spell : gruhnt

Phonetic Transcription : grʌnt

Définition of grunt

Origin : Old English grunnettan "to grunt," frequentative of grunian "to grunt," probably imitative (cf. Danish grynte, Old High German grunnizon, German grunzen "to grunt," Latin grunnire "to grunt"). Related: Grunted; grunting.

verb snort

Example sentences :

The three gave Andy a look and a grunt, but otherwise they paid no attention to him.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

There was a brief shifting of eyes toward him, and a grunt from Jeff; that was all.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

He did not speak, but he made an inarticulate noise between a grunt and a sniff.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

Mr Verloc, after a grunt of disapproving surprise, returned to the sofa.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

The grunt of the human hog (Pignoramus intolerabilis) with an audible memory.
Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce

Kirkwood would know; and by way of reply had a grunt of the younger waterman.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

With a grunt of approval, Calendar swept the weapon up and into his pocket.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Beyond a growl or a grunt, the dog took its punishment silently.
Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London

There was a whack as one lump hit the boat, and a grunt as the other struck some man.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

She does not want to listen or talk, she only wants to scrunch betel, and grunt.
Extract from : « Things as They Are » by Amy Wilson-Carmichael

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