mumble

[ˈmʌmbəl]

mumble Definition

  • 1to speak or say something unclearly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear or understand
  • 2to chew food with a closed mouth, making a low, indistinct sound

Using mumble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mumble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He mumbled something under his breath.

  • Example

    She mumbled an apology.

  • Example

    The old man mumbled incoherently.

  • Example

    I can't understand what you're saying when you mumble like that.

mumble Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for mumble

Idioms Using mumble

  • to speak or perform something poorly or without confidence, stumbling over words or actions

    Example

    Despite being nervous, she managed to mumble her way through the presentation.

  • to speak inaudibly or unclearly while offstage, typically used in theater productions

    Example

    The actor continued to mumble offstage, making it difficult for the audience to follow the plot.

  • a bee that produces a low humming or buzzing sound while flying

    Example

    The garden was filled with the sounds of mumble bees as they collected nectar from the flowers.

Phrases with mumble

  • confused and meaningless speech or writing

    Example

    The report was full of mumble jumble and didn't make any sense.

  • a style of rap music characterized by the rapper's delivery of lyrics in an intentionally slurred, hazy, and often unintelligible manner

    Example

    Mumble rap has become increasingly popular among young listeners.

  • mumblecore

    a genre of low-budget independent films characterized by naturalistic acting, dialogue, and minimal plot

    Example

    The movie was a classic example of mumblecore, with its focus on everyday life and relationships.

Origins of mumble

from Middle English 'momelen', meaning 'to mumble'

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Summary: mumble in Brief

The verb 'mumble' [ˈmʌmbəl] means to speak or say something unclearly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear or understand. It can also refer to chewing food with a closed mouth, making a low, indistinct sound. The term extends into phrases like 'mumble jumble,' denoting confused and meaningless speech or writing, and idioms like 'mumble one's way through something,' implying poor performance or lack of confidence.