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Pronunciation : Mum"ble
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. momelen; cf. D. mompelen, mommelen, G. mummelen, Sw. mumla, Dan. mumle. Cf. Mum, a., Mumm, Mump, v.]
Definition : 1. To speak with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner, indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter. Peace, you mumbling fool. Shak. A wrinkled hag, with age grown double, Picking dry sticks, and mumbling to herself. Otway.

2. To chew something gently with closed lips.

t. [imp. & p. p. Mumbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Mumbling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Mum"ble
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To utter with a low, inarticulate voice. Bp. Hall.

2. To chew or bite gently, as one without teeth. Gums unarmed, to mumble meat in vain. Dryden.

3. To suppress, or utter imperfectly.

t.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913