Definition of Grunt
Grunt
grunt
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(noun)
a short, low-pitched, and usually harsh-sounding noise made by an animal or person, typically from the back of the throat;
e.g. The elephant gave a grunt when we tried to lead it through the gate. He gave a loud grunt as he tried to lift the heavy box.
(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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