Definition of "growling" in English

adjective

1. Producing a growl.

   • The growling dog frightened him.

noun

1. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.

   • The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.

2. (jazz) The technique of producing a low-pitched growling or rumbling sound on a wind instrument.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of growl