Definition of growling Growling

/gɹowˈlɪŋ/ - [growling] -

We found 8 definitions of growling from 4 different sources.

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What does growling mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: growlings

growling - a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
  utterance, vocalization the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
growling - the sound of growling (as made by animals)
  growl
  cry a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • growling (Noun)
    A sustained instance of growls or guttural noises.
  • growling (Verb)
    Present participle of growl.
  • growling (Verb)
    Musical device where a 'growling' sound is produced on a brass instrument by literally growling with the vocal cords while playing the note.
  • growling (Adjective)
    Producing a growl.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • growling (p. pr. & vb. e.)
    of Growl

Part of speech

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  • growling, noun.

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Sign Language

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