annoyed grunt
Frequency: 6.77.8 per million words
A short, low sound made to show irritation.
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Examples (10)
- He responded to the question with an annoyed grunt.
- The only reply I got was a low, annoyed grunt from the back of the room.
- She let out an annoyed grunt when she saw the long queue.
- Waking him up early always earned me an annoyed grunt and a glare.
- His annoyed grunt was a clear signal that he didn't want to discuss the matter further.
- When asked to help, he just gave an annoyed grunt and didn't look up.
- The computer crashed again, and he emitted a sharp, annoyed grunt.
- When the phone rang for the tenth time, he picked it up with an annoyed grunt.
- Shifting in his seat, he followed his impatient sigh with an annoyed grunt.
- The dog's barking elicited an annoyed grunt from the man trying to concentrate.