grumbler
|grum/ble/er|
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/ˈɡrʌmblər/
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/ˈɡrʌmblə/
(grumble)
quiet complaint
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gromlen,' where 'grom-' meant 'to murmur or mutter.'
Historical Evolution
'gromlen' transformed into the modern English word 'grumble,' and 'grumbler' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to murmur or mutter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to complain in a bad-tempered way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who complains or grumbles frequently.
The grumbler in the office always finds something to complain about.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45