English Explanatory Dictionary

disgruntle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)l/

Word forms

disgruntle disgruntles disgruntling disgruntled

Etymology

From dis- (intensifier) + gruntle (“grumble, grunt”).

Related words

grunt gruntle

Derived words

disgruntlement regruntle
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