growled; growling; growls
Definition of growl
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: rumble
his stomach growled
b
: to utter a growl
the dog growled at the stranger
2
: to complain angrily
: to utter with a growl : utter angrily
growl
nounDefinition of growl (Entry 2 of 2)
: a deep guttural inarticulate sound
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The first known use of growl was in the 14th century
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