To speak with the vocal organs partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; speak in low tones, hesitatingly, or deprecatingly.To chew or bite softly or with the gums; work food with the gums on account of lack or defectiveness of teeth.To utter in a low inarticulate voice.To chew gently; work (food) by rubbing it with the gums on account of lack of teeth.To cover up or hide, as if by uttering in a mumbling, unintelligible fashion; say over inarticulately: with up.n. A low, indistinct utterance.