Mumble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmʌmbəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mumble is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.
Meaning
(transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.
More Meanings
- To chew something gently with closed lips.
- A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.
Example Sentences
Peace, you mumbling fool.
He spoke in a barely comprehensible mumble.
All I could hear was a mumble from the next room.
Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better.
Word Forms
- mumbles
- mumbling
- mumbled
Synonyms for mumble
Depending on context, synonyms include maunder, mussitate, maffle, gum, mutter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mussitate, mutter, maffle, maunder, gum, slur.
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