mumble
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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
See Examples of MUMBLE
- He mumbled something and then left.
- He mumbled “Goodbye” and then left.
- I can't understand you when you mumble.
Origin of MUMBLE
Middle English momelen, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century
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