English Dictionary
◊ GRUMBLING
grumbling
adj 1: continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; "the
rumbling rolling sound of thunder" [syn: {rumbling}]
2: muttering discontentedly; "the grumbling boarders requested
a meeting with the cook"
n 1: a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling
of thunder" [syn: {rumble}, {rumbling}, {grumble}]
2: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn: {grumble},
{murmur}, {murmuring}, {mutter}, {muttering}]