Mum"ble (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mumbled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Mumbling (?).] [OE. momelen; cf. D. mompelen, mommelen, G. mummelen, Sw. mumla, Dan. mumle. Cf. Mum, a., Mumm, Mump, v.]
1.
To speak with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner, indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter.
Peace, you mumbling fool.
Shak.
A wrinkled hag, with age grown double,
Picking dry sticks, and mumbling to herself.
Otway.
2.
To chew something gently with closed lips.
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Mum"ble (?), v. t.
1.
To utter with a low, inarticulate voice.
Bp. Hall.
2.
To chew or bite gently, as one without teeth.
Gums unarmed, to mumble meat in vain.
Dryden.
3.
To suppress, or utter imperfectly.
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