mumble

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌmbəl/

The English word “mumble” has 3 meanings listed here.

verb

To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.
To chew something gently with closed lips.

noun

A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.

Etymology

From Middle English momelen, a frequentative of mum (sense 3) (“silent”). Compare German mümmeln, Middle Dutch mommelen and Dutch mompelen. Perhaps related to Norwegian Nynorsk mumpa (“to gum, to chew without teeth”).

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