bougonner — meaning in English

English meaning

• growl noun A low, rumbling, threatening sound, especially one made by an animal.
• grumble verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.

Senses

bougonner is used for these senses in English:

• growl (intransitive) To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.
• grumble (intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

growl — full definition

1. noun A low, rumbling, threatening sound, especially one made by an animal.
2. verb To make this kind of low, threatening sound.

grumble — full definition

1. verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.
2. noun A low rumbling sound, or a muttered complaint.

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