mumble
|mum-ble|
B2
/ˈmʌm.bəl/
indistinct speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mommelen,' where 'momme' meant 'to mutter.'
Historical Evolution
'mommelen' transformed into the modern English word 'mumble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mutter or speak indistinctly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a low, indistinct, and often continuous sound.
The mumble of the crowd was barely audible.
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Verb 1
to speak in a low, indistinct manner, making it difficult for others to hear or understand.
He mumbled something under his breath.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35