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to mumble
01
to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand
Intransitive
Transitive: to mumble sth
Example
The tired employee would often mumble responses during late-night meetings.
She mumbled an apology as she hurriedly walked away from the awkward situation.
The child would mumble bedtime stories to their stuffed animals before falling asleep.
02
to chew or gnaw on something using gums or without using the teeth
Transitive: to mumble food
Example
The toddler mumbled a teething toy, soothing his sore gums as he chewed.
He mumbled the tough meat, struggling to chew without his dentures.
The baby mumbled a piece of soft bread, attempting to eat without fully using his gums.
Mumble
01
a soft indistinct utterance
Example
The tired employee would often mumble responses during late-night meetings.
She mumbled an apology as she hurriedly walked away from the awkward situation.
The child would mumble bedtime stories to their stuffed animals before falling asleep.
During the lecture, the professor mumbled some key points, leaving the students confused.
He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech.
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