mumbling

• Nom désignant une parole prononcée à voix basse, indistincte ou confuse, ou l'acte de mâcher inefficacement, comme sans dents.

A noun referring to speech that is spoken in a low, unclear, or indistinct manner, or the act of chewing ineffectually, as if without teeth.

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1. Indistinct speechB1formal

   The act of speaking in a low, unclear, or barely audible manner, often with the mouth partly closed.

   marmonnement indistinct

   • His mumbling made it hard for the audience to follow his speech.
   • She was annoyed by his constant mumbling during the movie.
   • The teacher asked the student to stop mumbling and speak clearly.

   Synonymesdronegrumblingmurmurmurmuringmuttermutteringundertonewhisper

   Antonymesarticulationclaritydistinctnessenunciation

2. Ineffectual chewingB2informal

   The action of chewing food weakly or without proper force, often due to missing teeth or lack of effort.

   Mastication inefficace

   • The old man's mumbling over his food was a sign of his dental problems.
   • The baby's mumbling on the teething ring was adorable but ineffective.
   • He was mumbling on the tough steak, unable to break it down properly.

   Synonymesgumming

• 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