gruntle

verb, noun — 5 senses

gruntle

verb

Etymology From grunt + -le (early modern English frequentative suffix).

1

Obsolete To utter small, low grunts.

2

Obsolete To complain; to grumble

Derived terms: begruntle, disgruntle

gruntle

noun

Etymology From grunt + -le (diminutive suffix).

1

A grunting sound.

2

A snort.

gruntle

verb

Etymology Back-formation from disgruntled.

1

Humorous To humour; to induce the opposite effect of causing a person to become disgruntled.

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