muttering

Meanings

• Verb (to mutter) or Noun (muttering)

  A low, inaudible or indistinct utterance, often mumbled or murmured, as if to oneself.

  - "He mumbled to himself as he worked."
  - "The crowd murmured in approval."
  - "She couldn't make out what her grandfather was muttering."

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Synonyms

growl , putter , rumble , babble , mumble , murmur , ramble , stutter , growl , grumble , mumble , mumblage

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with muttering
stammering , muttering , muttering , muttering , muttering

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Mutter (German) : Mother
   

2. Mutt () : A castrated male dog
   

3. Mute () : Unable to speak
   

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Variants

List of all variants of muttering that leads to same result
mutter , muttered , mutterer , mutterers , muttering , mutters

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

mumbles, murmurs, mumbling, mutteringly

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'muthrungan' meaning 'murmuring, grumbling'.

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Trivia

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1. Muttering is often associated with witches in folklore.

2. In some cultures, muttering is considered a sign of wisdom and deep thought.

3. Muttering can also be a sign of nervousness or anxiety.

4. Muttering is sometimes used as a euphemism for swearing or cursing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whispering: Both muttering and whispering involve low volume speech but muttering is often inaudible or indistinct.

2. Murmuration: A large gathering of starlings creating a murmuring sound.

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Culture

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In literature, muttering is often used to depict characters who are deep in thought, anxious, or secretive. In art, muttering can be symbolic of inner turmoil or subconscious thoughts.

How to Memorize "muttering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person hunched over, mumbling to themselves.
   - Visualize a group of people muttering in a huddle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate muttering with thinking or deep thought.
   - Connect muttering with secretive or anxious behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MUM (Murmuring, Under your breath, Muffled) to remember the meaning of muttering.
   - Create a mental image of a person muttering to remember the word.

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