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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Grunbled}; p. pr & vb n. {Grumbling}.] [Cf. LG grummeln grumman D. grommelen grommen, and F. grommeler of German origin; cf W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf {Grum}, {Grim}.] 1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more --Prior. 2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as a lion grumbling over his prey. 3. To rumble; to make a low harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as the distant thunder grumbles. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: grumbling adj 1: continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder" [syn: {rumbling}] 2: muttering discontentedly; "the grumbling boarders requested a meeting with the cook" n 1: a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" [syn: {rumble}, {rumbling}, {grumble}] 2: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn: {grumble}, {murmur}, {murmuring}, {mutter}, {muttering}]
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