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chunter

verb chun·ter \ˈchən-tər\

Definition of CHUNTER

intransitive verb
British
:  to talk in a low inarticulate way :  mutter
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Origin of CHUNTER

probably of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1599

Related to CHUNTER

Synonyms
mumble [British], grunt, mouth, murmur, mutter
Antonyms
speak out, speak up

Rhymes with CHUNTER

bunter, grunter, hunter, punter, shunter

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