mutter
verb (used without object)
to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
muttering
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present participleof mutter.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
mutter.
mutterverb (used without object)to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
Example Sentences
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Kail hustles through the emotional beats like a tour guide muttering, “You know what happened here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
You can almost imagine Palace officials rolling their eyes and muttering, "Nightmare".
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
At one point these diminutive, muttering, bewhiskered mechanics accompany Grogu on a side quest, piling into a bitty space ship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
On Tuesday, cameras caught Rushing muttering something after looking back at the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee, who was in discomfort after an awkward slide at home plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Mrs. Newman walks away, muttering “Delicious” as she eats her ice cream.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
