mumble (Meaning)
mumble (n)
a soft indistinct utterance
mumble (v)
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
mumble (v.)
To speak with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner, indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter.
To chew something gently with closed lips.
mumble (v. t.)
To utter with a low, inarticulate voice.
To chew or bite gently, as one without teeth.
To suppress, or utter imperfectly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mumble
FAQs About the word mumble
a soft indistinct utterance, talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice, grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficultyTo speak with the lips
whisper, murmuring, grunting,mutter, muttering, grunt, rumor,murmur, chattering, drivelling
speak out, speak out, speak up, articulate, articulate, speak up,, enunciate,enunciate
The teacher's mumbles could barely be heard above the class chatter.
The suspect mumbled an incoherent response when questioned by the police.
The old man sat in the corner of the library, mumbling to himself.
She whispered her secrets to him, barely a mumble, as if afraid of being overheard.
