to mump
- verb
- /mʌmp/
- Archaic
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- The children mumped under their breath when told to clean their room.
Examples
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He would often mump about the extra work given to him after hours.
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Stop mumping about the weather!
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Instead of speaking up, she chose to mump her complaints quietly in the corner.
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I heard him mump something about the unfair rules.
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He tends to mump when he's unhappy with the decisions that are made.
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During the meeting, she couldn't help but mump about the lack of support from her colleagues.
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When he doesn't get his way, he often mumps complaints about how unfair things are.
Synonyms
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3.7
To speak quietly so others cannot hear, often to complain
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4.9
To speak in a low, unclear voice that is hard to understand
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4.2
To speak in a low, quiet voice, often to complain or say something softly
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4.1
To complain quietly about something you do not like
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6.3
To make quiet complaining sounds under your breath
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4.1
Make a low sound or complain to show you are annoyed at something
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9.8
To clear your throat with a short gruff sound to show annoyance or disapproval
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8.9
To make a short low sound to show disapproval or doubt
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Etymology
Mump (verb, 'to mutter') is closely linked to the common word mumble and comes from an old sound word for low, unclear speech. So when you mump you speak quietly or complain under your breath.