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Meaning of growling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

growling

verb

Definitions

  1. To utter a deep guttural sound, as an angry animal; to give forth an angry, grumbling sound.

    Example: The dog growled at me as I walked past.

    Synonyms:gnargnarlgurlsnarl
  2. Of a wind instrument: to produce a low-pitched rumbling sound.

  3. To send a user a message via the Growl software library.

  4. To express (something) by growling.

    Example: The old man growled his displeasure at the postman.

noun

Definitions

  1. A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.

    Example: The growling from her stomach told us she was hungry.

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Producing a growl.

    Example: The growling dog frightened him.