gruntling Meaning & Definition
ˈgrən-tᵊl
What Does Gruntling Mean?
As a verb, gruntling means to put in a good humor.
Gruntling in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈgrən-tᵊl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1926 |
Gruntling Definition (Verb)
- to put in a good humor
… were gruntled with a good meal and good conversation.
Synonyms of Gruntling
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Gruntling synonyms and antonyms →Gruntling in a Sentence
… were gruntled with a good meal and good conversation.
Word Forms & Grammar
grun·tled
grun·tling
gruntle
gruntled
gruntles
gruntling
gruntling (plural gruntlings)
Words That Rhyme With Gruntling
Origin of Gruntling
Origin 1: back-formation from disgruntle
Origin 2: From grunt + -ling.
Origin 3: From gruntle + -ing.
First Known Use
1926
Gruntling Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of gruntling is /ˈgrən-tᵊl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (grən).