growling
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹoʊɫɪŋ// UK //ɡɹˈaʊlɪŋ// growl·ing
n. a low, angry sound that a person or animal makes. You often hear this when someone is upset or when a dog is warning others to stay away.
n. a low, guttural sound made by a person or animal, typically as a sign of anger or warning. Often used to describe the vocalisation of a large mammal or a human expressing irritation.
The dog gave a low growling sound when the mailman arrived.
A deep growling from the back of the house made the children run to their mother immediately.
The growling of the engine grew louder as the car approached the steep hill, signaling the driver's frustration with the slow traffic.