Definition of Grunt
Grunt
Grunt
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
A low, rough, and often unpleasant sound, typically made by an animal or a person.
e.g. The pig let out a loud grunt as it rolled over in the mud.
(noun)
(American) a worker or soldier who has a low rank and who performs unskilled and/or boring work (usually used in the phrase "grunt work");
e.g. She does a lot of the grunt work to keep the office running smoothly.
(verb)
to make a short, low-pitched, and usually harsh-sounding noise, similar to that made by a pig, or broadly, to make a general low-pitched sound to express assent given or effort made;
e.g. The pigs started to grunt as they fought over the food. I heard her grunt from the corner of the room, but she didn't actually approve our request.
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