chunter
Americanverb (used without object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of chunter
First recorded in 1590–1600; originally dialect (Midlands, N England) chunter, chunder, chunner; compare Scots channer in same sense; expressive word of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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All these approaches mean that Moore’s law should be able to chunter along for a few more years, at least.
From Economist ● Aug. 17, 2011
It was solid, if unspectacular entertainment and the murmuring members found time to tut and chunter as the umpire called "net" instead of "let" on a succession of let services.
From Reuters ● Jun. 21, 2011
"Ah, but will they?" asks fearless interrogator Keys, as the pair chunter on about Spurs in Europe, and then Arsenal, for hour after unending hour.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 21, 2011
Pietersen waltzes in from the deep midwicket boundary as Mathews adds two more runs, although there's some sort of agitation among the fielders as Pietersen, Bresnan and Colly chunter between themselves.
From BBC ● May 13, 2010
Since she had another seat and was quite comfortable, we smiled and let her chunter.
From Sea and Sardinia by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
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