Chunter

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌntər/

Definitions of chunter

verb to mutter or grumble in a discontented or irritable manner

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother likes to chunter on about the good old days.

A2 The teacher chuntered on about the importance of studying for the exam.

B1 The politician chuntered on during his speech, losing the audience's attention.

B2 The professor chuntered on about the complexities of quantum physics for hours.

C1 The CEO chuntered on during the meeting, causing some employees to lose focus.

C2 The guest speaker chuntered on eloquently, captivating the entire audience with her words.

Examples of chunter in a Sentence

formal The professor tends to chunter on and on during his lectures.

informal My grandpa loves to chunter about the good old days.

slang Stop chuntering and get to the point!

figurative The engine chuntered to life after sitting idle for months.

Grammatical Forms of chunter

• past tense: chuntered
• plural: chunters
• comparative: more chunter
• superlative: most chunter
• present tense: chunters
• future tense: will chunter
• perfect tense: have chuntered
• continuous tense: is chuntering
• singular: chunter
• positive degree: chunter
• infinitive: to chunter
• gerund: chuntering
• participle: chuntered

Origin and Evolution of chunter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'chunter' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe murmuring or grumbling in a low, indistinct manner, the word 'chunter' has evolved to also convey the idea of complaining or nagging in a persistent or irritating way.