Growling

Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/

Growling (noun)

  1. A low, rough sound made by an animal, often to show anger or to warn someone.
  2. A low, rough sound made by a person when they are angry, annoyed, or threatening.

Examples

  • The growling warned everyone to stay back.
  • I heard growling in the dark and froze.

Growling (verb)

  1. To make a low, rough sound, usually because of anger, fear, or a warning.
  2. For the stomach to make a low rumbling sound, often when you are hungry.

Examples

  • The dog growled at the stranger.
  • The engine growled when I started it.