MUTTER Meaning and
Definition
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Mutter is a verb that refers to the act of speaking or uttering in a low, indistinct, or barely audible voice. It typically conveys a sense of discontent, dissatisfaction, or annoyance. When someone mutters, they may do so under their breath or in a murmuring manner, making it difficult for others to fully hear or understand what is being said. The word also implies a lack of clarity or intention to be heard by others.
Muttering can occur in various situations, such as expressing dissatisfaction or disapproval about something without directly addressing it, venting frustration, or grumbling about a particular matter. It is often associated with a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or dissatisfied, as the muttered words may represent inner thoughts or opinions that one does not want to openly express. It can also involve muttering with a negative tone or under the breath, as if speaking indirectly or secretly.
The term "mutter" can also be used to describe the sound produced by someone mumbling or uttering words in a low, unclear manner. It may involve soft, muffled, or unintelligible speech, wafting through the air with minimal volume or force. Muttering can sometimes be accompanied by expressions of discontent or exasperation, as the speaker may use it as a way to release frustration without directly confronting or engaging others.
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• To speak in a low tone with compressed lips; to murmur; to grumble.
• An obscure or imperfect utterance; a murmur.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MUTTER
Etymology of MUTTER
The word "mutter" has Germanic origins, specifically from Old High German "moton" or Middle Low German "mûsen". These forms ultimately derive from the Proto-Germanic word "*mutǭną", meaning "to mutter" or "to mumble". The word has been inherited and evolved through various Germanic languages, including German ("murren"), Dutch ("mommelen"), and English ("mutter").
Idioms with the word MUTTER
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mutter (something) under (one's) breath
The idiom "mutter (something) under (one's) breath" refers to speaking in a low, often indistinct or mumbled voice, typically expressing thoughts or feelings in a way that is meant to be secret or not easily heard by others, either out of frustration, discontent, or as a means of complaining without directly confronting someone or something.
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mutter sth about sm or sth
The idiom "mutter something about someone or something" means to speak or say something quietly, usually in a grumbling or complaining manner, about a particular person or thing. It implies expressing disapproval, dissatisfaction, or annoyance with that person or thing.
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mutter about
The idiom "mutter about" refers to speaking or complaining in a low, indistinct or grumbling voice, typically expressing dissatisfaction or discontentment. It suggests that the person is uttering their thoughts or grievances disapprovingly without speaking up clearly or assertively.
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mutter about sm or sth
The idiom "mutter about sm or sth" refers to the act of complaining or grumbling about someone or something in a low, indistinct, or discontented manner. It implies that the person is expressing their discontent or dissatisfaction with a person or a situation, often in a quiet or muttered manner.
Similar spelling words for MUTTER
Conjugate verb Mutter
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