maunder

maun·der

verb \ˈmȯn-dər, ˈmän-\

maun·deredmaun·der·ing\-d(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of MAUNDER

intransitive verb

1

chiefly British : grumble

2

: to wander slowly and idly

3

: to speak indistinctly or disconnectedly

— maun·der·er \-dər-ər\ noun

Examples of MAUNDER

1. <maundered all over town on his day off>
2. <ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour>

Origin of MAUNDER

probably imitative

First Known Use: 1621

Related to MAUNDER

Synonyms: bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant (also galavant), kick around, knock (about), wander, meander, mooch, ramble, range, roam, rove, traipse

Antonyms: crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words: amble, saunter, stroll; dawdle, mope; gypsy, hobo, tramp, vagabond; mill (about or around); straggle, stray

Near Antonyms: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate; applaud, cheer, commend

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Rhymes with MAUNDER

launder