Mumbling

/ˈmʌmblɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A low, indistinct, or unclear manner of speaking.

His mumbling was so bad that no one understood his point.

The act or process of speaking in a muffled or unclear manner.

Her mumbling made it difficult to follow the conversation.

verb

To speak in a quiet or unclear way, often with the mouth partially closed.

She was mumbling her words so softly that I could hardly hear her.

To express something in a low voice, often making it difficult to understand.

He was mumbling to himself as he walked down the street, lost in thought.

To speak without clarity or precision, often due to nervousness or lack of confidence.

During the presentation, he started mumbling his facts and figures.

To utter or pronounce in a way that is indecipherable.

The child was mumbling something about a monster under the bed.

Derived from the word 'mumble,' which likely comes from the Middle English 'mumblen,' of unknown origin.

mumbling to oneself

Speaking quietly and without clarity, often while lost in thought.

mumbling under one's breath

Speaking softly and in a low voice so that others cannot hear.

mumble

To speak in a quiet or indistinct manner.

mutter

To speak softly and in a way that is not easily hearable.

Slurred speech

After a few drinks, he was just mumbling away at the party.

To be incoherent

He started mumbling during the lecture.