mumble

• Substantif désignant une parole ou une déclaration prononcée à voix basse, de manière indistincte ou confuse, souvent avec hésitation ou en marmonnant.

A noun referring to a soft, indistinct, or low utterance, often made when speaking quietly or with hesitation.

1. Indistinct speechB1informal

   A soft, unclear, or low utterance that is difficult to hear or understand.

   murmure indistinct

   • He spoke in a mumble, so I couldn't catch his name.
   • Her reply was just a mumble, barely audible.
   • The teacher asked him to stop his mumble and speak clearly.

   Synonymesmumblingmurmurmurmuringmutterundertone

   Antonymesarticulationclarityenunciation

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire une parole à voix basse, indistincte ou peu articulée, souvent en parlant entre ses dents ou la bouche à demi fermée.

A verb used to describe speaking in a low, unclear, or indistinct manner, often with the mouth partly closed.

1. Speak unclearlyB1informal

   To speak in a quiet, unclear way, often with the mouth partly closed, making it hard to understand.

   parler en marmonnant

   • He mumbled something under his breath and walked away.
   • She was so tired she could only mumble her answers.
   • Stop mumbling and speak clearly so everyone can hear you.

   Synonymesbabbledronegarblemurmurmutterslur

   Antonymesarticulateenunciate

2. Chew without teethB2informal

   To chew food slowly and with difficulty, especially when having no teeth.

   Mâcher sans dents

   • The old dog mumbled his food for a long time.
   • Without his dentures, he could only mumble the soft bread.
   • The baby mumbled the biscuit with her gums.

   Synonymesgum