GRUMBLING Meaning and
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Grumbling refers to the low, muffled sound or rumble produced by a person, usually expressing discontent or dissatisfaction, typically in a complaining or disapproving manner. It often involves making repeated, low-pitched sounds with the mouth and vocal cords, conveying one's frustration, annoyance, or displeasure over a particular situation or occurrence.
This term can be used to describe both the sound and the act of complaining. It is characterized by a continuous, murmuring tone, sometimes accompanied by grunts or groans, as an expression of one's dissatisfaction or discontentment. Grumbling can occur in response to various situations, such as complaining about a long wait in a line, expressing dissatisfaction with a service or product, or venting frustration over an ongoing problem.
Grumbling is often associated with a negative emotional state and can reflect one's general discontentment or frustration with life or specific circumstances. It may serve as a way to release pent-up emotions, vent frustrations, or seek empathy and validation from others who may share similar grievances.
In summary, grumbling is the act of producing low, muttering sounds to express complaints, dissatisfaction, or discontentment. It is a vocal expression of one's negative emotions or unhappiness about a particular situation or issue.
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A murmuring through discontent.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of GRUMBLING
The word "grumbling" has its origins in the Old High German word "grinnon", which meant "to mutter" or "to whisper". This word evolved into the Middle English term "grumlen", which had similar meanings of muttering or complaining under one's breath. Finally, the word "grumbling" emerged in the late 14th century, retaining the same concept of complaining or expressing discontent in a low voice.
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Conjugate verb Grumbling
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