mutter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
    murmuring; muttering; murmuration; murmur; mussitation.
  2. noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
    murmuring; grumbling; grumble; muttering; murmur.
  3. verb talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
    mussitate; maunder; mumble.
  4. verb make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
    grumble; gnarl; murmur; croak.
    • she grumbles when she feels overworked

WordNet


Mut"ter intransitive verb
Etymology
Prob. of imitative origin; cf. L. muttire, mutire.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Muttered ; present participle & verbal noun Muttering
Definitions
  1. To utter words indistinctly or with a low voice and lips partly closed; esp., to utter indistinct complains or angry expressions; to grumble; to growl.
    Wizards that peep, and that mutter. Is. viii. 19.
    Meantime your filthy foreigner will stare, And mutter to himself. Dryden.
  2. To sound with a low, rumbling noise.
    Thick lightings flash, the muttering thunder rolls. Pope.
Mut"ter transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To utter with imperfect articulations, or with a low voice; as, to mutter threats. Shak.
Mut"ter noun
Definitions
  1. Repressing or obscure utterance.

Webster 1913