Verb: mutter mú-tu(r)- Talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
- mumble, maunder, mussitate - Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
"she mutters when she feels overworked"; - murmur, grumble, croak, gnarl [archaic], chunter [Brit, informal] Noun: mutter mú-tu(r)- A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
- muttering, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation - A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
- grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, muttering
Derived forms: muttered, muttering, mutters Type of: complain, complaint, kick [informal], kvetch [N. Amer, informal], moan, mouth, plain [archaic], sound, sound off, speak, talk, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize Encyclopedia: Mutter, Stefan |