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grunt

UK
/ɡrʌnt/
US
/ɡrʌnt/
grunt up

Translations

gruntnoun
grunts
pl
UK
/ɡrʌnt/
US
/ɡrʌnt/
The pig let out a grunt as it searched for food in the mud.
Le cochon a poussé un grognement en cherchant de la nourriture dans la boue.
manœuvreEmployé non qualifié effectuant des tâches pénibles ou subalternes.
I spent the summer as a grunt on the road-repair crew.
J’ai passé l’été comme manœuvre dans l’équipe de réparation de la route.
grondinPoisson de mer.
The fisherman caught a grunt while fishing off the coast of Florida.
Le pêcheur a attrapé un grondin en pêchant au large de la Floride.
fantassinTerme militaire, surtout dans l’armée américaine.
The grunts were preparing for their next mission in the desert.
Les fantassins se préparaient pour leur prochaine mission dans le désert.
Synonyms
grumble
grouse
snort
growl
murmur
gruntverb
grunted
Past Simple
grunted
Past Participle
grunting
Gerund
UK
/ɡrʌnt/
US
/ɡrʌnt/
grognerPour un son bref et guttural, chez un animal ou une personne.
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
Il a grogné en soulevant la lourde boîte.
Additional translations
grommelerEn réponse à une question ou remarque, avec une nuance d’agacement ou de désintérêt.
Synonyms
grouse
growl
murmur
mutter
grumble
gruntadjective
gruntier
Comp.
gruntiest
Super.
UK
/ɡrʌnt/
US
/ɡrʌnt/
Used attributively to describe routine, menial, or physically demanding work or tasks.
ingratSe dit d’un travail pénible, subalterne ou peu valorisant.
She was assigned the grunt duties while the senior staff handled the presentations.
On lui a confié les tâches ingrates pendant que le personnel senior s’occupait des présentations.
Synonyms
menial
lowly
low-level
unskilled
routine
manual
tedious
thankless
humble
blue-collar

Definitions

gruntnoun
A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person.
The pig let out a grunt as it searched for food in the mud.
A soldier, especially an infantryman, in the U.S. military.
The grunts were preparing for their next mission in the desert.
A type of fish found in warm seas, known for making a grunting noise.
The fisherman caught a grunt while fishing off the coast of Florida.
An unskilled or low-ranking worker who performs routine or menial tasks.
I spent the summer as a grunt on the road-repair crew.
gruntverb
To make a low, short guttural sound, typically to express effort or discomfort.
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
To utter a similar sound in response to a question or statement, often indicating disinterest or annoyance.
When asked if he wanted to join, he just grunted in reply.
gruntadjective
Relating to or involving routine, menial, or physically demanding work; menial.
She was assigned the grunt duties while the senior staff handled the presentations.
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