Definition of "grunt" in English

noun

1. A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.

2. The snorting cry of a pig.

3. Any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae.

4. A person who does ordinary and boring work.

5. (US, military slang) An infantry soldier.

6. (slang) The amount of power of which a vehicle is capable.

7. (Canada, US) A dessert of steamed berries and dough, usually blueberries; blueberry grunt.

verb

1. (intransitive, of a person) To make a grunt or grunts.

2. (intransitive, of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts.

3. (intransitive, UK, slang) To break wind; to fart.

   • Who just grunted?