a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
Used in a Sentence
grumble
How to use grumble in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for grumble.
Editorial note
People grumble for a while, then they go along with them.
Examples6
Definitions6
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of grumble gathered in one view.
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for grumble.
noun
a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
noun
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
verb
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude; "He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong"; "We grumbled about the increased work load"
verb
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
verb
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds; "he grumbled a rude response"; "Stones grumbled down the cliff"
verb
make a low noise; "rumbling thunder"
See also: rumble
Example sentences
People grumble for a while, then they go along with them.
But well done this author for pointing out how it's basically a grumble piece by the stuffed suits she is deposing.
Sure they grumble at not having their own autocompleting magic, but we can get our work done at a good enough rate, and either of us can drive.
So these companies make most of their profits in the US, and then they'll grumble and accept lower prices in every other country, because at that point it's just icing to them.
Only a late 70s hacker with a Unix-class beard can grumble like that, the classic Unix paternal geek attitude of "I'm happy you're using this and learning, but I wish you were smarter about things.
What ever happened to.. I don't know.. honor and integrity?While not all are guilty, it does appear somewhat hypocritical that a presumably similar group, would grumble about the ills of Wall St. execs, and yet simultaneously employ analogous reasoning, just splashed with a little erudite cologne.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use grumble in a sentence?
People grumble for a while, then they go along with them.
What does grumble mean?
a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"
What part of speech is grumble?
grumble is commonly used as noun, verb.