troufion — meaning in English

English meaning

• grunt noun A short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.
• sweat noun The salty liquid released through the skin, usually from heat, exercise, or stress.

Senses

troufion is used for these senses in English:

• grunt (US, military slang) An infantry soldier.
• sweat (British, military slang, especially WWI) A soldier (especially one who is old or experienced).
• yardbird (chiefly, US, slang) A soldier who is required to perform menial work on the grounds of a military base.

grunt — full definition

1. noun A short, low, snorting sound, often expressing effort, annoyance, or reluctance.
2. noun An ordinary soldier or low-ranking worker who does the hard, unglamorous tasks.
3. verb To make a short, low, snorting sound.

sweat — full definition

1. noun The salty liquid released through the skin, usually from heat, exercise, or stress.
2. noun Hard physical or mental effort.
3. verb To release sweat, typically from heat or exertion.
4. verb To worry anxiously about something.

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