Meaning & Definition of word "Mumble"

Mumble

/ˈmʌm.bəl/

1. A low or indistinct utterance.
- Example: His mumble was so soft that I could barely hear him.
2. The act of mumbling; a indistinct, unclear speech.
- Example: The mumble of the crowd made it hard to concentrate.

1. To speak in a low, indistinct manner, often with the mouth partially closed.
- Example: He tended to mumble his words when he was nervous.
2. To say something in a barely audible voice or unclear way.
- Example: She mumbled an apology before leaving the room.
3. To talk in a way that is difficult to hear or understand.
- Example: The teacher asked him to stop mumbling and speak up.

●Middle English 'mombelen', of uncertain origin.

mumble to oneself:

To speak quietly and not clearly while alone.

mumble jumble:

A confusing mixture of words or sounds.

muttering:

Speaking in a low, unclear voice.

murmur:

A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people.

garbled:

A message that has been distorted or unintelligible.

Meaning: To speak casually without clarity.

● Example Sentence: He just mumbled through the conversation like he didn't care.

Meaning: To mumble lyrics or words of a song.

● Example Sentence: When he tried to sing, he just mumbled the words.