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 straintransitive verb : to utter or express with groaning

— groan noun