gruntle

verb grun·tle \ˈgrən-t^əl\

grun·tledgrun·tling \ˈgrənt-liŋ, ˈgrən-t^əl-iŋ\

Definition of GRUNTLE

transitive verb

: to put in a good humor <were gruntled with a good meal and good conversation — W. P. Webb>

back-formation from disgruntle

First Known Use: 1926

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