brommen

Definitions of brommen
  1. verb
    make a buzzing sound
    synonyms: snorren
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    type of:
    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  2. verb
    sound with a monotonous hum
    synonyms: neuriën
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    type of:
    klinken, uitklinken
    make a certain noise or sound
  3. verb
    complain whiningly
    synonyms: grommen, kermen, klagen, knorren, mopperen
    dreinen, drenzen, dwingen, grienen, jengelen, piepen, simmen, simpen, sniffen, snotteren, temen
    talk in a tearful manner
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    type of:
    klagen, urmen
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  4. verb
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
    synonyms: grommen, klagen, knorren, mommelen, mopperen, mummelen
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    type of:
    klagen, urmen
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  5. verb
    show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
    synonyms: grommen, klagen, knorren, mopperen
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    type of:
    klagen, urmen
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  6. verb
    complain
    synonyms: grommen, klagen, knorren, mopperen
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    type of:
    klagen, urmen
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  7. verb
    ride a motorcycle
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    type of:
    karren, omrijden, rijden
    be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
  8. verb
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
    synonyms: mompelen, mummelen, murmelen, prevelen, smiespelen, smoezelen, smoezen
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    type of:
    kletsen, praten, reppen, spreken
    express in speech
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