grunt

A short, low sound made in the throat, often instead of speaking or to show annoyance.

• He answered with a grunt.
• We heard low grunts from the pigs.
• She gave a grunt of annoyance and closed the door.

How to use it: grunt of something (He lifted the box with a grunt of effort.)

Common phrases: give a grunt, grunt of effort, low grunt

To make a short, low sound in your throat, often because you are annoyed or making an effort.

• The pig grunted softly.
• He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
• She grunted a reply and went back to work.

How to use it: grunt at someone/something (He grunted at me and turned away.); grunt something (She grunted a greeting without looking up.)

Common phrases: grunt a reply, grunt with effort, grunt at someone

To let gas leave your body through your bottom.

• Someone grunted during dinner.
• He grunted and blamed the dog.
• Did you just grunt, or was that the chair?

Similar words: fart, pass wind

Common phrases: grunt loudly, grunt in public