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maunder
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maun·der

intransitive verb \ˈmȯn-dər, ˈmän-\
maun·deredmaun·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of MAUNDER

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

Rhymes with MAUNDER

launder

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