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Mumbles Meaning for Kids

What Does Mumbles Mean?

Verb

  • To speak quietly and not clearly, so it's hard to understand what you are saying.

Noun

  • A way of speaking that is unclear or soft, making it difficult to hear.

Mumbles — Full Explanation

Mumbles is when someone talks softly and you can't hear them very well. It's like when you whisper or talk with your mouth full.

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Related Words

talk whisper speak

Mumbles Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
मंबल्स

mumbles

बड़बड़ाना

badrbadana

फुसफुसाना

fusfusana

kannada
ಮುತ್ತುಮುತ್ತು (muttumuttu)

muttumuttu

ಮುತ್ತು (muttu)

muttu

ಮೂಗು (moogu)

moogu

bengali
মরমরে (mumbles)

moromore

মরমরে (moromore)

moromore

বড় বড় (boro boro)

boro boro

spanish
murmurar en español

murmurar

murmullos en español

murmullos

susurros en español

susurros

Mumbles in Sentences

  • Sometimes he mumbles when he is nervous.
  • She mumbles her favorite song.
  • When I mumble, my friends ask me to repeat.
  • He mumbles under his breath.
  • Mumbling can make people confused.

📖 Mumbles Story for Kids

The Adventures of Timmy in Giggleberry

In the land of Giggleberry, there lived a little boy named Timmy who loved to mumble. When he spoke, his words danced around like butterflies fluttering in the spring! “M-m-m-may I p-p-play?” he would ask his friends, but they often giggled, trying to catch his mumbling words.

One sunny day, Timmy found a magic shell at the beach. When he whispered into it, his mumbling turned into clear and sparkly sounds! Everyone listened in awe as his words transformed.

shine brightmumblelearned that it’s okay to, but sometimes it feels good to let your words! So, speak up, and let your voice be heard!Timmy

Frequently Asked Questions About Mumbles

What does 'mumbles' mean?
Mumbles means to speak in a quiet or unclear way, so that it's hard to understand what someone is saying.
How do you pronounce 'mumbles'?
You pronounce 'mumbles' like this: mum-buhls.
What is the origin of the word 'mumbles'?
The word 'mumbles' comes from the Old French word 'mombler', which means to speak in a low voice.
What is the meaning of 'mumbles' in Spanish?
The word 'mumbles' in Spanish is 'murmullos' (murmuyos).

Facts & Quotes About Mumbles

Fact: Mumbling means speaking quietly and not clearly. Sometimes, people mumble when they're shy or nervous!
Proverb: Actions speak louder than words. This means what you do is more important than what you say.
Quote: "Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall." - Oliver Wendell Holmes