n.
Pronunciation: ' gr ō n
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English gronen, from Old English gr ā nian; akin to Old High German gr ī nan to growl
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 : to utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance
2 : to make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain
transitive verb : to utter or express with groaning
– groan noun