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/ˈmʌm.bəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A low or indistinct utterance.
His mumble was so soft that I could barely hear him.
The act of mumbling; a indistinct, unclear speech.
The mumble of the crowd made it hard to concentrate.
verb
To speak in a low, indistinct manner, often with the mouth partially closed.
He tended to mumble his words when he was nervous.
To say something in a barely audible voice or unclear way.
She mumbled an apology before leaving the room.
To talk in a way that is difficult to hear or understand.
The teacher asked him to stop mumbling and speak up.
Etymology
Middle English 'mombelen', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mumble to oneself:
To speak quietly and not clearly while alone.
mumble jumble:
A confusing mixture of words or sounds.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To speak casually without clarity.
He just mumbled through the conversation like he didn't care.
To mumble lyrics or words of a song.
When he tried to sing, he just mumbled the words.