Muttering (Noun)
Meaning 1
A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- She ignored his muttering and continued watching the game.
- There was some muttering among the employees when they learned their raises were going to be small this year.
- After his exam, all you could hear from the back of the classroom was the sound of disappointed muttering.
- Throughout the tedious presentation, he indulged in various sounds of discomfort including mumbling and muttering under his breath.
- Since moving into a house, every home inspection finds evidence that these signs must have triggered some muttering about minor needed repairs in order to maximize the real value of the house.
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Meaning 2
A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.