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grunt

 
/grʌnt/ v [I]

Definition

to make a short, low noise, esp. in surprise, pain, or pleasure, or to show that you do not want to talk: I tried to start a conversation, but he just grunted and continued reading. grunt
 
/grʌnt/ n [C]
The weightlifter raised the bar over his head with a grunt.
(Definition of grunt v from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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