Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Muffled, indistinct (of sound): Describes a sound that is unclear, soft, and difficult to hear distinctly, often because it is obstructed or spoken unclearly.
   • Mumbled, muttered: Refers to speech that is spoken in a low, unclear voice with the mouth nearly closed.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Tiếng nói của anh ấy nghe lụng bụng qua cánh cửa đóng kín. (His voice sounded muffled through the closed door.)
  • Đứa trẻ lụng bụng vài câu rồi chạy đi. (The child mumbled a few words and then ran away.)

Advanced Usage

• "nói lụng bụng": to mumble, to mutter.
  • Cô ấy chỉ nói lụng bụng một câu xin lỗi. (She only mumbled an apology.)

Variants and Related Words

• Lúng búng (adj, v): This is the more common standard form with the same meaning: muffled, indistinct; to mumble.
  • Nó lúng búng trả lời mà tôi chẳng nghe rõ. (He mumbled a reply that I couldn't hear clearly.)

Synonyms

• Ọp ẹp (adj): Weak, feeble (often of sound); can imply a thin, unconvincing sound.
• Lầm bầm (v): To grumble, to mutter (often with a sense of complaint).

Notes on Usage

• "Lụng bụng" is a variant of "lúng búng". It is less common and may be considered a colloquial or dialectal form.
• It is primarily used to describe sounds, especially human speech that lacks clarity.
• It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the speaker is not being clear, confident, or forthright.

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