GRUMBLE

Meanings

• Verb

  To make a low, grumbling sound.

  - "The engine was rumbling loudly."
  - "The thunderstorm caused the ground to rumble."

• Verb

  To express dissatisfaction or annoyance.

  - "I rumble when I'm hungry."
  - "The baby rumbled when it wanted attention."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with GRUMBLE
mumble , tumble , grumble , rumble

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Variants

List of all variants of grumble that leads to same result
grumble , grumbled , grumbler , grumblers , grumbles , grumblier , grumbliest , grumbling , grumbly

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Etymology

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The word 'grumble' comes from the Old English word 'grumbelian,' which means 'to growl or mutter.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'grumble' is often used to describe the sound of thunder in poetry.

2. The term 'grumble bee' refers to a bumblebee, as they make a low, rumbling sound when they fly.

3. In the Harry Potter series, 'Grumble' is the name of a giant three-headed dog that guards the Philosopher's Stone.

4. The term 'grumbleweed' is a colloquialism for a flatulent person.

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Related Concepts

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1. Murmur: Both 'grumble' and 'murmur' refer to low, continuous sounds, but 'murmur' often implies a whispering or muttering of voices.

2. Complain: To 'grumble' often implies a low, continuous sound, whereas 'complain' implies expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance through words.

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Culture

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In literature, 'grumble' is often used to describe the sounds made by engines, thunderstorms, or disgruntled individuals. In music, it is a common sound effect used to create a sense of tension or unease.

How to Memorize "grumble"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car engine making a low, rumbling sound as you visualize the word 'grumble'. Or, picture someone expressing annoyance with a grumpy expression and a low, grumbling sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grumble' with low, continuous sounds, such as engine noises or thunderstorms. Or, associate it with the sound of dissatisfaction or annoyance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'grumble' sounds like 'growl,' which is a low, continuous sound made by animals. Or, remember that 'grumble' is the sound of a disgruntled person or engine.

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