verb General Slang

chunter

· verb · brummie

To mutter, grumble or moan under your breath.

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Definitions

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To grumble or mutter, usually to yourself, usually about something petty. Low-volume complaining. The sound your dad makes at the news.

“He's been chuntering about the bins all morning.”
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chunter In A Sentence

He's been chuntering about the bins all morning.

Origin & Usage

Probably imitative — the sound of low, continuous mumbling. Common across the Midlands and North of England since at least the 19th century.

People Also Ask

What does chunter mean?

To chunter means to mutter, grumble, or moan under your breath.

How do you use chunter in a sentence?

You might say 'He was chuntering to himself about the weather.'

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