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Mumbling the answer to a question in hopes that the questioner won't hear or understand an answer that may get you in trouble. > When mom asks about that broken plate, you better answer with some evasive mumbling.

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  1. Mumbling the answer to a question in hopes that the questioner won't hear or understand an answer that may get you in trouble. > When mom asks about that broken plate, you better answer with some evasive mumbling.