Definition of muttering Muttering

/mʌˈtɚɪŋ/ - [mutering] -

We found 7 definitions of muttering from 4 different sources.

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What does muttering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

muttering - a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
  mutter, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation
  sound the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause; "the sound of rain on the roof"; "the beautiful sound of music"
muttering - a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
  grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter
  complaint (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • muttering (Noun)
    Something which is muttered.
  • muttering (Noun)
    A rumour.
  • muttering (Verb)
    Present participle of mutter.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • muttering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Mutter

Part of speech

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  • muttering, verb, gerund of mutter (infinitive).
  • muttering, noun, singular of mutterings.

Pronunciation

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