
Grunt
Animal Sounds
Used for the peculiar sound that pigs make; can suggest a messy or greedy context.

He eats like a pig, always with loud grunts.
Express Discomfort
Can imply dislike or discomfort when describing a person's sound, like a complaining noise.

She grunted in displeasure when asked to clean her room.
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GroanGrowlMoanMurmurMutterSighSnarlWheeze
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