When a character makes a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat. Typically paired with a 'Grrrrr' sound effect and bared teeth.

Sound effects that represent growling include the onomatopoeia "growl", and vowelless forms "grrrr", "grrwl", and "rrrr".

Not to be confused with

• rumbling_stomach - For the growling sound effect specifically, see belly_growl.

See also

• roaring
• snarling