mom·ble I. \ˈmäm(b)əl\transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: alteration of mumble (I) 1.dialect England: to treat roughly : abuse, bungle 2.dialect England: to wrap or conceal in a disordered condition 3.dialect England: confuse, bewilder < he was so mombled he couldn't speak > II. noun (-s) dialect England: a state of confusion or untidiness : a bungling job