mutter
MUH-tuh
Mutter (verb) means to speak quietly and indistinctly, especially in complaint or annoyance. Example: “He muttered something under his breath and walked off.”
verb
1
To speak quietly and indistinctly, especially in complaint or annoyance.
"He muttered something under his breath and walked off."
"She kept muttering about the traffic the whole ride home."
noun
1
A low, indistinct sound of speech.
"All he could hear from the next room was a faint mutter."
How to use mutter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo speak in a low, unclear voice, often when complaining.
Common pairings
mutter under your breath
mutter a complaint
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Word forms
- Plural
- mutters
- Third person singular
- mutters
- Past tense
- muttered
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Etymology
From Middle English muteren, an imitative word echoing the sound of low, murmured speech.
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What does “mutter” mean?
The word “mutter” means to speak quietly and indistinctly, especially in complaint or annoyance. In plain terms, to speak in a low, unclear voice, often when complaining.
How do you pronounce “mutter”?
“Mutter” is pronounced MUH-tuh (/ˈmʌtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mutter” in a sentence?
Here is “mutter” used in a sentence: “He muttered something under his breath and walked off.”
What is another word for “mutter”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mutter” include fumfer and mouth.
What part of speech is “mutter”?
Depending on how it is used, “mutter” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “mutter” come from?
The word “mutter” comes from Middle English. From Middle English muteren, an imitative word echoing the sound of low, murmured speech.
How many meanings does “mutter” have?
“Mutter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to speak quietly and indistinctly, especially in complaint or annoyance.
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