grumbling

grum-bling · noun, adjective, verb

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Definitions

noun, adjective, verb

  1. 1.

    (verb) Present participle of grumble; complaining in a low, muttering voice.

  2. 2.

    (noun) The act of complaining or the sound of low, rumbling discontent.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Making low, continuous sounds; expressing dissatisfaction.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    grumbling appendix — A chronically inflamed appendix causing intermittent pain

Related words

Antonyms: cheering, praising
See also: complaining, grumble, grumpy, muttering
Synonyms: complaining, griping, muttering

Etymology

From Middle English grumblen (frequentative of grummen "to mutter") + -ing (present participle suffix), of imitative origin.