mumbling
|mum-bling|
B2
/ˈmʌm.bəl.ɪŋ/
(mumble)
indistinct speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mommelen,' where 'momme' meant 'to mutter or murmur.'
Historical Evolution
'mommelen' transformed into the modern English word 'mumble' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mutter or murmur,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or sound of speaking in a low, indistinct manner.
The mumbling from the back of the room was distracting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35