Grumble ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Grumble ( verb )

1. To complain or protest in a bad-tempered or petulant way.
2. To make a low, continuous, muffled sound.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "to rumble in the stomach"): of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She grumbled about the delay.
2. He grumbled about the cold weather.
3. I couldn't help grumbling.
4. He grumbled about the service in the restaurant.
5. The thunder grumbled in the distance.

(As a noun)

Grumble ( noun )

1. To complain or protest in a bad-tempered or petulant way.
2. To make a low, continuous, muffled sound.

Origin:

Late 16th century (in the sense "to rumble in the stomach"): of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. She grumbled about the delay.
2. He grumbled about the cold weather.
3. I couldn't help grumbling.
4. He grumbled about the service in the restaurant.
5. The thunder grumbled in the distance.