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mumbled

|mum/bled|

B2

/ˈmʌmbəld/

(mumble)

indistinct speech

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
mumblemumblesmumbledmumbledmumblingmumbler
Etymology
Etymology Information

'mumble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mommelen', where 'momme' meant 'to mutter'.

Historical Evolution

'mommelen' transformed into the modern English word 'mumble'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to mutter or speak indistinctly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'mumble'.

He mumbled something under his breath.

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Last updated: 2025/02/10 15:51