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

A series of short, low, snorting sounds.

"The grunting from the weight room next door was hard to ignore."

How to use grunting

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing sound or act of grunting.

gruntings plural

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The _____ from the weight room next door was hard to ignore.

From Middle English gruntynge (“grunting”); equivalent to grunt + -ing.

Origin: Middle English

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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.