adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Characterised or marked by grumbling

   "“That's all lovely,” she said, settling her grumblesome tummy with a firm press of her palm."

Example

More examples

"“That's all lovely,” she said, settling her grumblesome tummy with a firm press of her palm."

Etymology

From grumble + -some.

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