Definition

A type of fish that belongs to the family Terapontidae, known for making a grunting sound when caught, or a person who makes grunting noises.

Example

The fisherman caught a grunter and was surprised by its unique sound.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a fish called a grunter?

Yeah, I've read they make a funny sound when you catch them.

I wonder if they taste good, though, since I’ve never tried one.

I guess we should go fishing to find out, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grunter is formed from "grunt" (from Middle English "grunten", meaning to make a low, guttural sound) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A grunter is a person or animal that makes a grunting sound.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who makes a low sound ('grunt') — the '-er' indicates a person, so a grunter is someone who grunts.

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