B2verblanguageemotions
US/ˈmʌt.ər/
UK/ˈmʌt.ə/
to speak quietly, often because you are annoyed or don't want others to hear
In context
He muttered something rude when the bus drove past him.
My colleague was muttering at her screen all morning.
'Typical,' she muttered when she saw the rain outside again.
Words that go with mutter
verb + preposition
- mutter under your breathStop muttering under your breath and say it to my face.
- mutter to yourselfYou mutter to yourself when you cook, did you know that?
- mutter aboutPeople muttered about the long wait.
verb + noun
- mutter somethingShe muttered something about the noise.
verb + adverb
- mutter angrilyHe muttered angrily and slammed the door.