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brontolio — meaning in English

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English meaning

growl noun A low, rumbling, threatening sound, especially one made by an animal.
grumbling noun Persistent, low-level complaining.
peep noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.

Senses

brontolio is used for these senses in English:

growl (by extension) The rumbling sound made by a human's hungry stomach.
peep A feeble utterance or complaint.

growl — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

ringhio ringhiare borbottamento brontolamento lamentela borbogliamento borboglio pigolio cinguettio squittio borbottio mugugno