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mutter
What does mutter mean?
mutter (verb): to speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce mutter?
/ˈmʌtɚ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does mutter come from?
From Middle English muteren, moteren, of imitative origin.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to mutter
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “mutter” mean?
to speak softly and incoherently, or with imperfect articulations
Right! That's what “mutter” means.
to adjust to a line; to range or form in line; to bring into line
Not quite: that's what align means.
to rub anything vigorously, especially with a wet brush; to scour
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describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
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