Etymology

gruntle

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Today it means: To utter small, low grunts. Full definition →

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gruntle · verb1

From grunt + -le (early modern English frequentative suffix).

gruntle · noun2

From grunt + -le (diminutive suffix).

gruntle · verb3

Back-formation from disgruntled.

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