Someone who doesn’t talk. This can be do to them not being able to (due to their voice box being damaged), then not knowing how to, or just that they don’t want to speak.
Dude 1: hey, what’s up, I’m new here
Mute: ...
Dude 1: hello?
Dude 2: don’t bother, he’s a mute
There are several types of mutes:
1. A person who doesn't speak at all on purpose - "Elective Mute"
2. A person who doesn't speak as a result of severe, if not complete deafness - "Deaf Mute"
3. A person who doesn't speak at all in some situations, but is quite social in others - "Selective Mute"
4. A person who is legitimately unable to speak (or has very limited speech) due to a physical or mental health condition (usually brain damage) - This type of mutism does not have a name
Someone so intoxicated they physically can’t speak
You’re at a strip club with your girlfriend. You ask her a question and she just stares at you as a mute.
My father just wants mute, but mom won't give him any. R.I.P his life Big F in chat.
Shortened version of mutant to be used in gaming for quick communication
Kill the mutes coming over the bus!
Adjective
Meaning a timeframe or event that was bad, mid, or boring.
Man: “Bro, that party last night was so muted”
Man 2: “Dude ikr, no bad bitches were there”
“Okay i feel like my day has been lowkey muted”
“I’m sorry girl, we’ll get out and do more tomorrow”
The most common phrase used during business video conferencing throughout COVID, often accompanied with much gesticulation
Tom -
Bob - We can’t hear you, you’re on mute
Tom -
Bob - no, still can’t, you’re on mute
Tom - I f***king hate these video calls
Bob - that’s it, we can all hear you now