noun
grunting
GRUHN-tihng
Grunting (noun) means a series of short, low, snorting sounds. Example: “The grunting from the weight room next door was hard to ignore.”
noun
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A series of short, low, snorting sounds.
"The grunting from the weight room next door was hard to ignore."
How to use grunting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing sound or act of grunting.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gruntings
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Etymology
Descended from Middle English gruntynge ("grunting"), equivalent to grunt and -ing.
Rhymes for grunting
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What does “grunting” mean?
The word “grunting” means a series of short, low, snorting sounds. In plain terms, the ongoing sound or act of grunting.
How do you pronounce “grunting”?
“Grunting” is pronounced GRUHN-tihng (/ˈɡɹʌntɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grunting” in a sentence?
Here is “grunting” used in a sentence: “The grunting from the weight room next door was hard to ignore.”
What part of speech is “grunting”?
“Grunting” is a noun.
