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MUTTERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Muttering.

Muttering - as a noun

A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
murmurmurmurationmurmuringmussitationmutter

A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grumblegrumblingmurmurmurmuringmutter

Muttering - as a verb

To utter words, especially complaints or angry expressions, indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; to say under one's breath.

Example: "The beggar muttered words of thanks, as passersby dropped coins in his cup."

To speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations.

Example: "The asylum inmate muttered some doggerel about chains and pains to himself, over and over."

To make a sound with a low, rumbling noise.

Example: "April could hear the delivery van's engine muttering in the driveway."

Example Sentences

"She could hear the low muttering of voices coming from the next room."
"His constant muttering was driving me crazy."
"I couldn't make out their conversation, but their muttering indicated disagreement."
"The muttering of the crowd grew louder as the team lost the match."
"The professor's muttering during the lecture distracted the students."
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Word Game Points

Is MUTTERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, muttering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MUTTERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is MUTTERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, muttering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MUTTERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MUTTERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, muttering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MUTTERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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