Grunt

grunt, v.i. to make a sound like a pig: to utter guttural sounds.— n. a short, guttural sound, as of a hog.— ns. Grunt′er ; Grunt′ing .— adv. Grunt′ingly . [M. E. grunten —A.S. grunian ; cf. Ger. grunzen , L. grunnīre ; all imit.]