Grunt
(verb)
- To make a low, guttural sound, typically in response to pain, effort, or dissatisfaction.
- To give out a short, low, guttural sound, especially as a sign of effort, annoyance, or boredom.
Origin:
Middle english: of imitative origin.
Examples:
- The weightlifter grunted as he lifted the heavy barbell.
- She grunted in annoyance as she had to get up from her chair.
- The piglet let out a series of grunts as it lay in the mud.
- The soldier grunted as he carried the heavy backpack through the jungle.
- The exhausted runner grunted with each step as she neared the finish line.