Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chunter
Verb
/ˈtʃʌntə/
Definition
To speak or utter in a low, murmuring tone, often in a way that expresses discontent or dissatisfaction.
Examples
He sat in the corner of the pub, chuntering to himself about the state of politics.
The old man would chunter about the weather every time we visited him.
After hearing the news, she began to chunter about how things never seem to change.
Meaning
Chuntering often refers to a style of talking that is characteristically grumbling or complaining, typically with a sense of annoyance or irritation.
Synonyms
- grumble
- mutter
- murmur
- complain
