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Meaning
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.
●
In American English:
An
infantry
soldier.
●
The amount of power of which a
vehicle
is capable.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
A
dessert
of
steamed
berries
and
dough
, usually
blueberries
;
blueberry
grunt.
Verb
●
To make a
grunt
or
grunt
s.
●
In British English & Automotive:
To
break wind
; to fart.
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Origin
grunt
English
grunten
Middle English (1100-1500)
grunnettan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Gofer
Lackey
Peon
Fungy
Fungee
Related
Screech
Whimper
Peon
Shriek
Fart
Hiss
Roar
Grimace
Squawk
Scream
Howl
Snarl
Brute
Laugh
Purr
Growl
Giggle
Cry
Wheeze
Moan
Soldier
Groan
Smirk
Cackle
Rasp
Chirp
Wail
Thump
Yell
Gurgle
Thud
Rifleman
Chuckle
Sigh
Scowl
Bark
Blink
Bite
Tremble
Jerk
Squaddie
Shout
Guffaw
Jolt
Guy
Sound
Stare
Breathe
Burp
Desk Jockey
Drill Sergeant
Drill Instructor
Foot Soldier
More
Rhymes
Hunt
Cunt
Want
Punt
Bunt
Runt
Shunt
Stunt
Brunt
Grunt
Front
Blunt
Affront
Upfront
Confront
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