Definition: adj. Pleased, satisfied, contented.
Ever been disgruntled? Well, as we can’t have darkness without light, chances are that you have spent much time being gruntled.
Gruntled is probably just a whimsical back-formation from the word disgruntled that emerged in the 1930s. Although it is officially in the dictionary, it isn’t always invited to the Annual General Meeting of Common Vernaculars on account of it most likely being the has-been slang language of ye olden days.
Basically it emerged something like this.
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Or read some recent posts that I am quite proud of:
- I restarted yoga and now I’m better than everyone.8 min ramble about fitness goals, consistency and smugness and how none of it will last.
- Look look look!!!
- I saw myself on camera and realised I’m a tubby now.5 min read about weight fluctuations and the winter funk.
- My Year in Amazon Purchases: What did I lose? What did I gain?Big ol’ 9 min read reflecting on purchases from 2020 and where they may lead in 2021.
- Winter is Winning. Christmas is Cancelled. I am sad.5 min rant about how Covid winter is sapping all willpower.
Okay byeee!
