- present participle of mutter.
muttering
Example Sentences
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Beavis and Butt-head might leave chaos and destruction in their muttering, giggling wake, but they rarely suffer lasting harm themselves.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Kail hustles through the emotional beats like a tour guide muttering, “You know what happened here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Who knew that one of the Minions was originally meant to star in “Citizen Kane”? Apparently he was fired after muttering something like “Oh, pop” instead of “Rosebud.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
If this conflict is sustained, economists are muttering about growth being perhaps just half of the 1.1% the Office for Budget Responsibility predicted for this year - or even less.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
“Stop muttering about the drafts,” Doli ordered brusquely, “and think of some way to get us out of here safely. If you’re in charge of a way post, you’re supposed to be ready in emergencies.”
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
