muttering
|mut/ter/ing|
B2
/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
(mutter)
low, indistinct speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mutter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mutteren', where 'mutter-' meant 'to grumble or murmur'.
Historical Evolution
'mutteren' transformed into the modern English word 'mutter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grumble or murmur', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'mutter'.
She was muttering to herself as she worked.
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