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