burk

/bɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

a grumble or murmur, especially of discontent

“The crowd let out a collective burk when their team lost the game.”

2. verb

to grumble or murmur in discontent

“The children were burking about their homework.”

Synonyms

  • grumble
  • murmur

Antonyms

  • applaud
  • praise