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mutter Definition


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mutter
verb muttered, muttering
    tr & intr
    1. To utter (words) in a quiet, barely audible or indistinct voice.
      Thesaurus: mumble, murmur, grumble, rumble, grunt, sputter.
    intr
    2. To grumble or complain, especially in a low voice.
noun
    1. A soft, barely audible or indistinct tone of voice.
    2. A muttered complaint.
Derivative: mutterer
noun
    Derivative: muttering
    noun, adj
      Etymology: 14c.



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