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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.
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

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