Difference between Oink and Grunt

What is the difference between Oink and Grunt?

Oink as a verb is of a pig or in imitation thereof, to make its characteristic sound. while Grunt as a verb is of a person: to make a grunt or grunts.

Oink

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Of a pig or in imitation thereof, to make its characteristic sound.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Representing the sound made by a pig.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The sound made by a pig, or an imitation thereof.

Grunt

Part of speech: verb

Definition: Of a person: To make a grunt or grunts.Of a pig: To make a grunt or grunts.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A short, snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.The snorting cry of a pig.A family of Perciformes fish of the family HaemulidaeAn infantry soldier. (From the sound he presumably makes when shouldering a pack before starting a road march.)

Example sentence: I love feeling strong. You pick up your daughter with ease while everyone else makes a little grunt when they pick up their kids.

We hope you now know whether to use Oink or Grunt in your sentence.

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