grumblev. i.[Cf. LG. grummeln, grumen, D. grommelen, grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. 35. Cf. Grum, Grim.]1. To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner.()L'Avare, not using half his store,
Still grumbles that he has no more. (Prior.)2. To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey.()3. To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles.()v. t. To express or utter with grumbling.()n.1. The noise of one that grumbles.()2. A grumbling, discontented disposition.()A bad case of grumble. (Mrs. H. H. Jackson.)