Chunter

//ˈt͡ʃʌn.tɚ// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To speak in a soft, indistinct manner, mutter. British, Ireland, dialectal

    "Ron continued to chunter under his breath all the way down the street."

  2. 2
    To grumble, complain. British, Ireland, dialectal

    "Since she had another seat and was quite comfortable, we smiled and let her chunter."

Synonyms

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bemoancomplaingrouchlamentmoanpinch

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"Ron continued to chunter under his breath all the way down the street."

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