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mumble
('m/@/mb/@/l )

noun (n)

  • a soft indistinct utterance(noun.communication)
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    maunder, mussitate, mutter
    source: wordnet30
  • grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    The old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food.
    Synonym:
    gum
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To utter with a low, inarticulate voice.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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