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'''''Grr''''' is an [[Onomatopoeia|onomatopoeic]] word with the main usage ofhich imitatinges the sound of [[predator]]y animals. It is one of the rare pronounceable words of the [[English language]] that consist solely of [[consonant]]s.

It may also be used in several additional meanings, derived from the primary one of showing anger.

== To show anger ==

''Grr'' is said, often by [[monster]]s, when someone is mad.a common response to anger, both by people and by [[monster]]s in [[fiction]].  It can be used in sentences such as:
"gGrr. You stole my alpaca!"
"Is that my elephant shaped bouncy castle? Grr!"
"I am doing my scary glare. Grr. I am scaring you.  gGrr. Look at my scary glaring." ([[Sarcasm|Sarcastic]])

== In a sexual context ==

Grr can be said suggestively. It is often done with a raised eyebrow, and often a hand movement. It signifies animal type [[lust]].  It might be used in contexts such as:
*"It's dirty and you want it.  GRR."
*"Oooooh.  Mr Baby- I mean Bailey!!  Grr."

A stereotypical response to this type of ''grr'' is "easy tiger!".

== Foreign languages ==

==="Grrrrrr pffffff" in Dutch===

In [[Dutch language]] [[comic strip]]s, "Grrrrrr pfffffff" is used to signify [[snoring]], much as "Zzzzzzz" is in [[English language|English]] strips. The "G" is [[aspirated]] much like the English "H" and the "r" is [[guttural]] and [[Trill consonant|rolled]]. "Grrrrr pffffff," as pronounced in Dutch, is, in fact, a superbly accurate phonetic rendition of the sound of a snore.