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- [nahr]
- /nɑr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahr]
- /nɑr/
Definition of gnarr word
- verb without object gnarr to snarl; growl. 1
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Origin of gnarr
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; imit; compare Old English gnyrran, German knarren, knirren, Middle Dutch gnerren, gnorren
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Parts of speech for Gnarr
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gnarr popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gnarr usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gnarr
noun gnarr
- moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
- grunt — to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.
- howl — to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.
- rumble — to make a deep, heavy, somewhat muffled, continuous sound, as thunder.
- bellow — If someone bellows, they shout angrily in a loud, deep voice.
verb gnarr
- growl — to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility: The dog growled at the mail carrier.
- mumble — to speak in a low indistinct manner, almost to an unintelligible extent; mutter.
- mutter — to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
- whine — to utter a low, usually nasal, complaining cry or sound, as from uneasiness, discontent, peevishness, etc.: The puppies were whining from hunger.
- snap — to make a sudden, sharp, distinct sound; crack, as a whip; crackle.
Antonyms for gnarr
verb gnarr
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- fix — to repair; mend.