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adjective

Definition of mumblingnext
as in muttering

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mumbling

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noun

as in rumble

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mumbling

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verb

present participle of mumble
as in murmuring
to speak softly and unclearly I can't understand you if you mumble

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  1. rumble
  2. rumbling
  3. murmur
Noun
  • The show opens with the rumble of Tuvan throat singing and the piercing dissonance of Bulgarian harmony, but most of what follows is a smooth surface untroubled by such disturbances.
    Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • There is no background rumble, music is crisp and precise, and the soundstage is wide.
    Brad Moon, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of rumble
Noun
  • Leclerc would join a talented Cardinals bullpen, though there have been rumblings St. Louis may trade close Ryan Helsley.
    Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • There’s also been recent rumblings of him being intrigued with the Las Vegas Raiders.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of rumbling
Noun
  • Karen has largely been taciturn about her upcoming court dates and general circumstance, but Mia kicks the door open by mentioning that Karen seemingly drunk dialed Jacqueline recently, prompting a series of nervous murmurs around the table.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024
  • There are other types of innocent heart murmurs, all with varying characteristics.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of murmur
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