Grumbling definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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For as I flung my leg in over the coamings I distinctly heard a sound of stirring, followed, to my amazement, by the drowsy muttering of a voice in English, grumbling What the blazes do they want now; and who comes off here at this time o' night?

—A Middy of the King A Romance of the Old British Navy

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Definitions (3)

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WordNet (3)

a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
a loud low dull continuous noise
continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

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Members of Sanford's party are grumbling, a few privately use the word — Stories: Local News
Their supporters are still grumbling, analysing why certain winners should not have got their votes.
Becker added that it's important to watch for signals on the farm of any people that are in poor moods or grumbling, and to follow up on any incidents that are reported by employees informally or formally.
The grumbling is about unemployment - the Total thing and the EU tag is just a convenient lever. — Letters From A Tory
Despite a bit of grumbling, the Tories supported the veto. — The Guardian World News