muttering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
    murmuring; mutter; murmuration; murmur; mussitation.
  2. noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
    murmuring; grumbling; grumble; mutter; murmur.
  3. verb talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
    mussitate; maunder; mumble; mutter.
  4. verb make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
    grumble; gnarl; mutter; murmur; croak.
    • she grumbles when she feels overworked

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