Definitions for: Mumble


[v] talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
[v] grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty; of babies and old people



Webster (1913) Definition: Mum"ble, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mumbled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Mumbling.] [OE. momelen; cf. D. mompelen, mommelen, G.
mummelen, Sw. mumla, Dan. mumle. Cf. Mum, a., Mumm,
Mump, v.]
1. 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.

Peace, you mumbling fool. --Shak.

A wrinkled hag, with age grown double, Picking dry
sticks, and mumbling to herself. --Otway.

2. To chew something gently with closed lips.


Mum"ble, v. t.
1. To utter with a low, inarticulate voice. --Bp. Hall.

2. To chew or bite gently, as one without teeth.

Gums unarmed, to mumble meat in vain. --Dryden.

3. To suppress, or utter imperfectly.

Synonyms: gum, maunder, mussitate, mutter

See Also: chew, jaw, manducate, masticate, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

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