English Noun grunt (plural grunts) A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak. Of a pig, to make its snorting cry. Translations Danish: fnys n (1); grynt n (2) French: grognement m (2) Italian: grugnito m (2) Intransitive verb to grunt (grunted, grunted) (of a person) To make a grunt or grunts. (of a pig) To make a grunt or grunts. Translations Danish: fnyse (1); grynte (2) French: grogner (2) Italian: grugnire (2)