To speak in a low voice that's hard to hear, often while complaining or expressing annoyance.
From Middle English 'muteren,' possibly imitative of mumbling sounds. The exact origin is uncertain but likely Germanic, describing the indistinct sounds of quiet speech.
Muttering is what happens when someone wants to speak their mind but feels they shouldn't say it out loud—it's the verbal equivalent of a strong eye-roll!
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