grunt
verb (used without object)
to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.
grunts
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pluralof grunt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof grunt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
gruntverb (used without object)to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.
Example Sentences
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Like all the other animals, he expresses himself through bleats, grunts and hugely dynamic facial expressions - which is part of his global appeal.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The hope is to become a "big fish" who mediates between the grunts and those with cash, maybe even entering polite society.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Of course, the Patriots won their six Super Bowls with Tom Brady and Grumpy Lobster Boat Captain Bill Belichick, who built a dynastic partnership before it fizzled in a fog of grunts and perceived slights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
When he wasn’t examining extinct rodent-like skulls in Uruguay, Darwin remarked on “ludicrous” looking capybara making “peculiar” grunts.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2024
Dalton grunts as he picks up his amp.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
