B2verblanguage
US/ˈmʌm.bəl/
UK/ˈmʌm.bəl/
to say something quietly and not clearly, so others can't hear you well
In context
Don't mumble, speak up so everyone can hear you.
He mumbled something about being late and ran out.
I tend to mumble when I'm nervous in English.
Words that go with mumble
verb + noun
- mumble somethingShe mumbled something and left the room.
- mumble an apologyHe mumbled an apology and looked away.
- mumble a replyThe student mumbled a reply to the teacher.
verb + preposition
- mumble under your breathDon't mumble under your breath, just tell me what's wrong.
- mumble to yourselfDo you mumble to yourself when you're thinking hard?