noun
mumbling
Mumbling (noun) means an instance of speaking quietly or unclearly. Example: “All I could hear was mumbling from the back of the room.”
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An instance of speaking quietly or unclearly.
"All I could hear was mumbling from the back of the room."
How to use mumbling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnclear, low-voiced speech.
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- Plural
- mumblings
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What does “mumbling” mean?
The word “mumbling” means an instance of speaking quietly or unclearly. In plain terms, unclear, low-voiced speech.
How do you use “mumbling” in a sentence?
Here is “mumbling” used in a sentence: “All I could hear was mumbling from the back of the room.”
What part of speech is “mumbling”?
“Mumbling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of mumbling?
"mumbling" (noun) means an instance of speaking quietly or unclearly.
