- This term is used at the beginning or at the end of a remark. The remark is an unpleasing one and will generally be a problem that the person has. "Grrr, I still have to go shopping after cleaning the house" "I still have to go shopping after cleaning the house, grrr"
Grrr
sound symbolism noun
Used to show feelings of disgust or anger.
Etymology : Onomatopoeia. Resembling a tiger's growl. A growl is intended to induce fear and can show anger in an animal. This growl by humans may have developed from a scoff.
Source : Speaking with the socials coordinators before our meeting. Grrrrrr, I need to do my mech problem set after the meeting. [Late October, 2013]
Last modified: 12 December 2013