'umble

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See also: umble

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

A representation of the pronunciation of humble by a speaker whose dialect lacks the voiceless glottal fricative or transition ([h]). Note also humble, eat humble pie, and numble(s).

Adjective[edit]

'umble (comparative 'umbler, superlative 'umblest)

  1. Pronunciation spelling of humble.

Verb[edit]

'umble (third-person singular simple present 'umbles, present participle 'umbling, simple past and past participle 'umbled)

  1. Pronunciation spelling of humble.

Anagrams[edit]