Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigDictionary
the grunt
noun
A short, snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
synonyms
Exact(59)
"Only heard the grunt a few times".
"I was doing the grunt work," Strickland said.
But what about the grunt and detail of the project?
Just clik on the number to listen to the grunt.
"You have to stop and do the grunt work.
From the perspective of the grunt, though, it can just seem silly.
They missed the grunt and growl of an internal-combustion engine.
In fact, the grunt needed to counteract air resistance rises with the cube of speed.
Ernie Pyle, once a peerless war correspondent — the bard of the grunt — deserves your notice.
"We're not asking 30-goal scorers to do the grunt work," Burke said.
They get stuck with all the grunt work while their bosses swan around in the limelight.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com