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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGrumble
/ˈɡrʌm.bəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A faint, low-pitched murmur or complaint.
"There was a low grumble from the audience as the show was delayed."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 15th century, the word likely derives from frequentative formations based on Middle Dutch 'grrommelen' or Middle Low German 'grummeln', both imitative words mimicking low, rumbling sounds. Over time, the meaning evolved from making a muffled, rumbling noise to expressing muted, continuous discontent or complaining.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Grumble" is said worldwide
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grommellement
Transliteration: grommellement
"J'ai entendu un léger grommellement de sa part."
Grummeln
Transliteration: Grummeln
"Man hörte ein leises Grummeln im Magen."
brontolio
Transliteration: brontolio
"C'era un continuo brontolio tra la folla."
reniego
Transliteration: reniego
"Se escuchó un pequeño reniego por el retraso."
resmungo
Transliteration: resmungo
"Ouvi um resmungo dele quando pediu para sair."
बड़ड़ाहट
Transliteration: badbadahat
"भीड़ के बीच से एक धीमी बड़ड़ाहट आ रही थी।"
抱怨
Transliteration: bàoyuàn
"人群中传来一阵不满的抱怨声。"
불평
Transliteration: bulpyeong
"그의 작은 불평이 방안에 울렸다."
不満
Transliteration: fuman
"観客席から小さな不満の声が聞こえた。"
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