grunt

[ɡɹʌnt]

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A grunt is a low noise people make when they're tired or hurting.

When someone says "I'm going for a run," and then after a few minutes they stop and say "Ugh, I think I've got a bit of a grunt left in me!" they mean their legs are really sore and they can only make this low, gruff sound when they breathe out. It's not just for tiredness, though – you might also hear a grunt when someone lifts something heavy or tries to do something difficult. For example, if you're trying to move a big box across the room and strain your back, that could be a grunt too!

How common is "grunt"?

Word grunt is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
The snorting cry of a pig.
Any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae.
A person who does ordinary and boring work.
(United States Army and Marine Corps slang) An infantry soldier.
The amount of power of which a vehicle is capable.
A dessert of steamed berries and dough, usually blueberries; blueberry grunt.

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verb

(of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.
(of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.
To break wind; to fart.
Example: Who just grunted?

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Real examples of "grunting" in context

Chris Pratt on Smoking Cigars with Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Interview

And I could just kind of hear you, a lot of grunting by you.

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