Meaning & Definition of Mumbling in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To speak in a low and unclear way.

  Example Sentence: He was mumbling his words, making it hard to understand him.

• Definition: To utter words in a tone that is hard to hear or not clearly articulated.

  Example Sentence: She was mumbling to herself as she read the book.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: murmurando

• French: marmonnant

• German: murmelnd

• Russian: бормочущий

Related Words

• mumble: To speak in a quiet or indistinct manner.

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

Slang Meanings of mumbling

• Meaning: Slurred speech

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

• Meaning: To be incoherent

  Example Sentence: He started mumbling during the lecture.