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mumble

mum·ble
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muhm-buh l]
    • /ˈmʌm bəl/
    • /ˈmʌm.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhm-buh l]
    • /ˈmʌm bəl/

Definitions of mumble word

  • verb without object mumble to speak in a low indistinct manner, almost to an unintelligible extent; mutter. 1
  • verb without object mumble to chew ineffectively, as from loss of teeth: to mumble on a crust. 1
  • verb with object mumble to say or utter indistinctly, as with partly closed lips: He mumbled something about expenses. 1
  • verb with object mumble to chew, or try to eat, with difficulty, as from loss of teeth. 1
  • noun mumble a low, indistinct utterance or sound. 1
  • noun mumble Say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear. 1

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Origin of mumble

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English momelen, equivalent to mom(me) mum1 + -elen -le; compare Dutch mommelen, German mummeln

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Parts of speech for Mumble

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mumble popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

mumble usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for mumble

verb mumble

  • ramble — to wander around in a leisurely, aimless manner: They rambled through the shops until closing time.
  • whisper — to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.
  • stammer — to speak with involuntary breaks and pauses, or with spasmodic repetitions of syllables or sounds.
  • grumble — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
  • stutter — distorted speech characterized principally by blocks or spasms interrupting the rhythm.

noun mumble

  • undertone — a low or subdued tone: to speak in undertones.
  • susurrus — a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper.
  • grunt — to utter the deep, guttural sound characteristic of a hog.
  • murmuration — an act or instance of murmuring.
  • susurration — a soft murmur; whisper.

Antonyms for mumble

verb mumble

  • listen — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
  • enunciate — Say or pronounce clearly.

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