maunder

American  

[mawn-der] / ˈmɔn dər /

verb (used without object)

1. to talk in a rambling, foolish, or meaningless way.

2. to move, go, or act in an aimless, confused manner.

   He maundered through life without a single ambition.

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maunder British  

/ ˈmɔːndə /

verb

1. (intr) to move, talk, or act aimlessly or idly

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Other Word Forms

• maunderer noun
• maundering adjective

Etymology

Origin of maunder

First recorded in 1615–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Urgent financial woes are replaced by maundering romantic dramas.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Did I mention I had children? Three. Fascinating creatures,” the marquise maunders on.

From New York Times

In elementary school, I sat in class with a book in my lap while the teacher maundered on about fractions.

From New York Times

Yesterday, I was maundering on about what might happen in the 2024 US election.

From The Guardian

Instead we get some philosophical maundering and nifty, nimble tricks.

From New York Times