grunt
noun/ɡrʌnt/
Frequency rank: #11,152 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a low, short sound made with effort or displeasure.
Example sentence
The weightlifter let out a loud grunt as he lifted the heavy barbell.
Synonyms & related words
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