Mumble definition
To speak or say indistinctly and in a low voice, as with the mouth partly closed; mutter.
verb
To chew slowly or ineffectively without or as if without teeth.
verb
To chew food slowly or ineffectively, as if with the gums.
verb
(rare) To chew gently and ineffectively, as with toothless gums.
verb
To mumble is to speak in a low voice that is often difficult to understand.
An example of mumble is to answer a question in a low voice or without clearly sounding out the words.
verb
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The definition of a mumble is something spoken in a low voice.
An example of a mumble is how a shy child responds to a question.
noun
A mumbled sound or utterance.
noun
Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better.
verb
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To utter indistinctly by lowering the voice or partially closing the mouth.
Mumbled an insincere apology.
verb
To speak words indistinctly, as by lowering the voice or partially closing the mouth.
verb
A low indistinct sound or utterance.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
mumble
Plural:
mumblesOrigin of mumble
- Middle English momelen from Middle Dutch mommelen
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition