momble

1 of 2

transitive verb

mom·​ble

ˈmäm(b)əl

-ed/-ing/-s

1

dialectal, England : to treat roughly : abuse, bungle

2

dialectal, England : to wrap or conceal in a disordered condition

3

dialectal, England : confuse, bewilder

he was so mombled he couldn't speak

momble

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

dialectal, England

: a state of confusion or untidiness : a bungling job

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

alteration of mumble entry 1

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