Mumble meaning
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
To chew slowly or ineffectively without or as if without teeth.
verb
To chew food slowly or ineffectively, as if with the gums.
verb
A low indistinct sound or utterance.
noun
To speak or say indistinctly and in a low voice, as with the mouth partly closed; mutter.
verb
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To chew gently and ineffectively, as with toothless gums.
verb
A mumbled sound or utterance.
noun
Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better.
verb
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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
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
Origin of mumble
Middle English momelen from Middle Dutch mommelen