grunting

3 definitions • 3 examples

present participle of

(of a pig) to make a low, rough noise:

The pigs were grunting contentedly as they ate their food.

(of a person) to make a short, low sound instead of speaking, usually because of anger or pain:

He hauled himself over the wall, grunting with the effort.

[ + speech ] "Too tired," he grunted and sat down.