Meaning
Grunting means making a short, deep, rough sound in the throat, usually caused by physical effort, pain, annoyance, or an instinctive animal behavior.
(of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain:
- He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.
- "Too tired," he grunted and sat down.
- The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food.
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