British Slang And Colloquialisms

noun the title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight

• The dame was known for her philanthropic efforts in the community.
• That dame sure knows how to throw a great party.
• Check out that dame over there rocking those sunglasses.
• She was a dame of the stage, commanding the attention of all who watched her perform.

verb to mutter or grumble in a discontented or irritable manner

• The professor tends to chunter on and on during his lectures.
• My grandpa loves to chunter about the good old days.
• Stop chuntering and get to the point!
• The engine chuntered to life after sitting idle for months.