Maunder (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Maunder

grumble
to wander slowly and idly
to speak indistinctly or disconnectedly

Maunder (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

to move about from place to place aimlessly

"maundered all over town on his day off"

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

related: amble, saunter, stroll, dawdle, mope, hobo, tramp, vagabond, mill (about or around), straggle, stray
to talk at length without sticking to a topic or getting to a point

"ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour"

similar: blather (on), go on, ramble, rattle, run on, run one's mouth

related: deviate, digress, stray, wander, sidetrack, blab, blabber, blither, bumble, burble, chat, chatter, drivel, drool, gab, gabble, gibber, jabber, patter, prate, prattle, waffle
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

"a couple of mates maundering over their beer in a dark corner of the pub"

similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss

related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

opposite: crow, delight, rejoice

near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Maunder

The most common words with a similar meaning to Maunder:

British: whinge

bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), meander, mooch, ramble, range, roam, rove, traipse, wander, blather (on), go on, rattle, run on, beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Maunder

Words with the opposite meaning of Maunder:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Maunder

amble, saunter, stroll, dawdle, mope, hobo, tramp, vagabond, mill (about or around), straggle, stray, deviate, digress, sidetrack, blab, blabber, blither, bumble, burble, chat, chatter, drivel, drool, gab, gabble, gibber, jabber, patter, prate, prattle

Near Antonyms of Maunder

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Word Forms of Maunder

Inflections: maundered, maundering

Derived words: maunderer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Maunder

probably imitative

First known use: 1622

Frequently Asked Questions about Maunder

What does "Maunder" mean?

"Maunder" means grumble. As a verb, it is defined as: grumble. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Maunder"?

Other words for "Maunder" include bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around and knock (about). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Maunder" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Maunder"?

There are 105 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Maunder". Common alternatives include bat, cruise, drift, float, gad (about), gallivant, kick around, knock (about), meander and mooch.

What is the opposite of "Maunder"?

Antonyms of "Maunder" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Maunder" in a sentence?

Examples of "Maunder" in a sentence: "maundered all over town on his day off"; "ask her a question and she'll maunder for half an hour"; "a couple of mates maundering over their beer in a dark corner of the pub".

Is "Maunder" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Maunder" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Maunder"?

"Maunder" is pronounced /ˈmȯn-dər/ and divided into syllables as maun·der.

What is the origin of the word "Maunder"?

"Maunder" comes from probably imitative. First known use: 1622.