mumble
Translation
to mumble, to mutter
Examples
He mumbled something about being tired.
He mumbled something about being tired.
Don't mumble; speak clearly.
Don't mumble; speak clearly.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to say (sth.) in a quiet and unclear way He mumbled an apology.
to speak in a quiet and unclear way Stop mumbling and speak up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mutter, murmur; Antonyms: enunciate, articulate
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of low, indistinct speech.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have a 'marble' in your mouth, which makes you 'mumble'.