Grunt

usgb/ɡrʌnt/
noun

The low, rough sound a pig makes.

The pig made a loud grunt as it ate.
Visual representation of "grunt" - The low, rough sound a pig makes

Often appears as...

  • grunt loudly
  • loud grunt
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Animal Sounds

Used for the peculiar sound that pigs make; can suggest a messy or greedy context.

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He eats like a pig, always with loud grunts.
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Express Discomfort

Can imply dislike or discomfort when describing a person's sound, like a complaining noise.

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She grunted in displeasure when asked to clean her room.
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