Mutterer

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌtərər/

Definitions of mutterer

noun a person who mutters, speaks in a low, indistinct tone

Example Sentences

A1 The mutterer in the library was shushed by the librarian.

A2 The mutterer in the movie theater annoyed the other patrons.

B1 The mutterer at the meeting was asked to speak up so everyone could hear.

B2 The mutterer in the courtroom was reprimanded by the judge for disrupting the proceedings.

C1 The mutterer in the audience was escorted out of the theater for causing a disturbance.

C2 The mutterer in the office was given a warning for constantly complaining under their breath.

Examples of mutterer in a Sentence

formal The mutterer in the back of the room was asked to speak up so everyone could hear.

informal I couldn't make out what the mutterer was saying during the meeting.

slang The mutterer over there is always grumbling about something.

figurative She was known as the mutterer of the family, always whispering comments under her breath.

Grammatical Forms of mutterer

• past tense: muttered
• plural: mutterers
• comparative: more mutterer
• superlative: most mutterer
• present tense: mutter
• future tense: will mutter
• perfect tense: has muttered
• continuous tense: is muttering
• singular: mutterer
• positive degree: mutterer
• infinitive: to mutter
• gerund: muttering
• participle: muttering

Origin and Evolution of mutterer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'mutterer' originated from the Middle English word 'moutoren' which was derived from the Old French word 'moterer' meaning to mumble or murmur.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mutterer' has retained its meaning of someone who speaks indistinctly or in a low voice, often expressing discontent or dissatisfaction.