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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
Examples
He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech.
During the lecture, the professor mumbled some key points, leaving the students confused.
02
to chew or gnaw on something using gums or without using the teeth
Transitive: to mumble food
Examples
The elderly man mumbled his food, unable to chew properly due to his missing teeth.
The baby mumbled a piece of soft bread, attempting to eat without fully using his gums.
Mumble
01
a soft indistinct utterance
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