rouspéter — meaning in English

English meaning

• bleat noun The cry a sheep or goat makes.
• grumble verb To complain in a low, muttering, discontented way.

Senses

rouspéter is used for these senses in English:

• bleat (informal, derogatory) Of a person, to complain.
• grumble (intransitive) To complain; to murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.

bleat — full definition

1. noun The cry a sheep or goat makes.
2. verb Of a sheep or goat, to make its characteristic cry.
3. verb Of a person, to complain in a weak or whining way.

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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