First Known Use: 14th century
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mumble
verb mum·ble \ˈməm-bəl\
: to say (something) quietly in an unclear way that makes it difficult for people to know what you said
mum·bledmum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of MUMBLE
intransitive verb
: to utter words in a low confused indistinct manner : mutter
transitive verb
1
: to utter with a low inarticulate voice
2
: to chew or bite with or as if with toothless gums
— mumble noun
— mum·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun
— mum·bly \-b(ə-)lē\ adjective
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Origin of MUMBLE
Middle English momelen, of imitative origin
MUMBLING Defined for Kids
1mumble
verb mum·ble \ˈməm-bəl\
mum·bledmum·bling
Definition of MUMBLE for Kids
: to speak softly so that words are not clear
2mumble
noun
Definition of MUMBLE for Kids
: speech that is not clear enough to be understood
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