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grumbling

grumb·ling

US/ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ/ fairly common

noun

1.

a loud low dull continuous noise

  • “they heard the rumbling of thunder”

adjective

1.

continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

  • “the rumbling rolling sound of thunder”
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2.

muttering discontentedly

  • “the grumbling boarders requested a meeting with the cook”

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