Pronunciation: /ˈmʌmbəl/
noun a low, indistinct, or inarticulate sound
A1 She couldn't understand his mumble.
A2 The teacher's mumble was barely audible at the back of the classroom.
B1 His mumble made it difficult for the audience to hear his speech.
B2 The actor's mumble during the play was criticized by the reviewers.
C1 The politician's mumble during the debate was seen as a sign of uncertainty.
C2 Despite his mumble, the professor's lecture was still engaging and informative.
verb to speak in a low, indistinct manner, often with the mouth partly closed
A1 She mumbles when she's nervous.
A2 The old man mumbled something incoherent.
B1 The professor mumbled through the lecture, making it hard to understand.
B2 He mumbled a quick apology before rushing out of the room.
C1 The actor mumbled his lines during the performance, causing confusion among the audience.
C2 Despite his best efforts, the politician mumbled his way through the press conference, leaving many questions unanswered.
formal The speaker began to mumble as he struggled to remember his speech.
informal I couldn't hear what she was saying because she was mumbling.
slang Stop mumbling and speak clearly so I can understand you.
figurative The wind mumbled through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
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