Grunting is a vocalization similar to a moan, but not as commonly associated with pleasure. It is a kind of forced, straining noise, an indication of effort, or discomfort. Under certain circumstances, a grunt can be considered a moan.

Grunting forms

- The sound effect form *grunt* is an onomatopoeia.
- The vocalized form usually is vowelless.

Vocalized forms: "Hnng", "Hurgh", "Nng", "Urgh"

See also

• moan
• unf
• whimper
• whining