Main Entry:

groan

Pronunciation:

\ˈgrōn\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English gronen, from Old English grānian; akin to Old High German grīnan to growl

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb 1 : to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance 2 : to make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain transitive verb : to utter or express with groaning

— groan noun