First Known Use: 1926
Dictionary
gruntle
verb grun·tle \ˈgrən-təl\
grun·tledgrun·tling \ˈgrənt-liŋ, ˈgrən-təl-iŋ\
Definition of GRUNTLE
transitive verb
: to put in a good humor <were gruntled with a good meal and good conversation — W. P. Webb>
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Origin of GRUNTLE
back-formation from disgruntle
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