groaning

From Middle English gronyng (“groaning”), from Old English grānung; equivalent to groan +‎ -ing. Conflated with Middle English gronende, present participle of gronen, from Old English grāniende, present participle of grānian (“to groan”).

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹoʊnɪŋ/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/

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groaning (not comparable)

1. That groans.
2. (figuratively) Heavily laden, as if to creak under the strain.

groaning (plural groanings)

1. A low sound associated with extended suffering, sorrow, and toil.

groaning

1. present participle of groan

• oranging, organing