mumble

mum·ble

verb \ˈməm-bəl\

mum·bledmum·bling\-b(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of MUMBLE

intransitive verb

: to utter words in a low confused indistinct manner : mutter

transitive verb

1

: to utter with a low inarticulate voice

2

: to chew or bite with or as if with toothless gums

— mumble noun

— mum·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun

— mum·bly \-b(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of MUMBLE

1. He mumbled something and then left.
2. He mumbled “Goodbye” and then left.
3. I can't understand you when you mumble.

Origin of MUMBLE

Middle English momelen, of imitative origin

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to MUMBLE

Synonyms: chunter [British], grunt, mouth, murmur, mutter

Antonyms: speak out, speak up

Related Words: babble, blab, chatter, drivel, gabble, gibber, jabber, maunder, prattle, ramble; breathe, gasp, pant, whisper; buzz

Near Antonyms: articulate, enunciate

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Rhymes with MUMBLE

bumble, crumble, fumble, grumble, humble, jumble, rumble, scumble, stumble, tumble, umbel