grrr
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9.9
- interjection
- /ɡɜr/
- Informal
:
grr
- I really have to forward it to some of my friends... you know, the ones who are always late... grrr.
- grunting! grrr
- say grrr
Examples
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Grrr, and I thought I was checking very carefully!
Blog text (30) -
Every time the Wi-Fi drops, I growl, "Grrr!" in annoyance.
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Grrr, now I have to go write something else!
Blog text (17) -
Just because my comment was misunderstood... grrr.
Blog text (2) -
"Grrr," she said, exasperated, wiping her eyes.
Fiction book (1999) -
Grrr, I'm angry that your rational take on this film doesn't validate my negative opinion!
Blog text (32) -
When he heard the bad news, he couldn't help but let out a frustrated, "Grrr!"
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After waiting in line for hours, she exclaimed, "Grrr! This is taking forever!"
Synonyms
282
7.9
A short sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
50
9.9
A short cry showing strong feelings such as annoyance or fear
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
31
8.2
You say this when you feel very annoyed or impatient
15
8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
14
9.9
A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
9
9.9
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
8
9.9
A short sound like a growl people use to show anger or frustration
8
9.9
A loud cry made when people feel frustrated, hurt, or surprised
7
9.5
A short spoken word people use to show mild annoyance or disappointment
7
9.3
A sound people make to show disgust or annoyance
4
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
4
9.9
A written sound that shows anger or frustration
3
9.9
A short cry people make when they feel pain or are annoyed
3
9.9
To say when you feel angry, annoyed, or upset
1
9.8
A short sound that shows frustration or annoyance
1
9.9
A short shout showing anger, pain or strong annoyance
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
A short angry word people say to show annoyance
Said when you are a little angry, annoyed, or surprised
A short angry word people say when they feel a little annoyed
How Angry
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word grrr is an imitation of a low growl, like the sound an angry animal or person makes. So people use grrr as a short exclamation to show 'anger' or 'frustration'.