muttering (n.)

  1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

    [ Syn: mutter , murmur , murmuring , murmuration , mussitation ]

  2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

    [ Syn: grumble , grumbling , murmur , murmuring , mutter ]

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