English dictionary

mumble

/'m/@/mb/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

verb.communication

Synonyms maunder mussitate mutter

Source: WordNet 3.0
grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

verb.consumption

Examples
The old man had no teeth left and mumbled his food.

Synonyms gum

Source: WordNet 3.0
To speak with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner, indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter.

verb

Source: webster1913
To utter with a low, inarticulate voice.

verb

Source: webster1913