noun General Slang

dander

DAN-der · noun · informal

A leisurely stroll; to saunter

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A relaxed walk or stroll; as a verb, to amble along.

“We went for a dander alang the front.”
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dander In A Sentence

We went for a dander alang the front.

Origin & Usage

Scots and Irish 'dander/daunder', to stroll idly, of uncertain origin.

Variants daunderdauner

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What does 'dander' mean?

It means a leisurely stroll or saunter. As a verb it means to amble along without hurry.

How do you use 'dander'?

Of a relaxed walk, e.g. 'We went for a dander alang the front' or 'I'll dander doon the road'.

Where does 'dander' come from?

It is a Scots and Irish word, also spelt 'daunder' or 'dauner', of uncertain origin, meaning to stroll idly.

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