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(mÅ­mâ²bÉl) v. mumÂ·bled, mumÂ·bling, mumÂ·bles. v.tr. 1. To utter indistinctly by lowering the voice or partially closing the mouth: mumbled an insincere apology. 2. To chew slowly or ineffectively without or as if without teeth.
grumÂ·ble. v. grumÂ·bled, grumÂ·bling, grumÂ·bles. v. intr. 1. To complain in a surly manner; mutter discontentedly: The governed will always find something to grumble about (Crane Brinton).