mumble

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a soft indistinct utterance

Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization

Sentences with mumble as a noun:

- All I could hear was a mumble from the next room.

- He spoke in a mumble.

verb

1. talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

Similar word(s): maunder, mussitate, mutter

Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize

2. grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

- the old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food

Similar word(s): gum

Definition categories: consumption, chew, jaw, manducate, masticate

Sentences with mumble as a verb:

- Please try not to mumble so I can hear you better.