To mumble means to utter inaudibly or in an unclear manner, through the lowering of the voice or partial closure of the oral cavity. For example, "he mumbled an apology that did not seem very sincere". It basically refers to word utterances in an indistinct manner, making it difficult for the other person to comprehend or understand. Words that have a similar meaning include those like, mutter, murmur or even whisper.
To mumble also means to chew at a slow speed, as if or actually without the possession of teeth.
In hacker slang, the word 'mumble' denotes something that is said to buy time to think when the answer to a question is too complicated to explain. For example, "do you think we should use a hybrid form of the software? – well, mumble…I will have to think over the issue".
To mumble also means to chew at a slow speed, as if or actually without the possession of teeth.
In hacker slang, the word 'mumble' denotes something that is said to buy time to think when the answer to a question is too complicated to explain. For example, "do you think we should use a hybrid form of the software? – well, mumble…I will have to think over the issue".
