Maunder
verb
To speak or move aimlessly or in a confused manner.
He maundered on the topic for an hour before realizing his mistake.
Often appears as...
- maunder about
- maunder on
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To wander or stroll casually without a specific goal.
After the movie, they maundered around downtown before heading home.
Often appears as...
- maunder around
- maunder through
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To speak or move aimlessly or in a confused manner.
He maundered on the topic for an hour before realizing his mistake.
Often appears as...
- maunder about
- maunder on
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To wander or stroll casually without a specific goal.
After the movie, they maundered around downtown before heading home.
Often appears as...
- maunder around
- maunder through
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Best used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He started maundering about his weekend, and I got lost in his story.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Direction
Implies a lack of clear direction in thought or speech.
Whenever she's nervous, she begins to maunder without a point.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Can suggest speech that is frustratingly incoherent or pointless.
The lecturer maundered, leaving students confused.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Best used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He started maundering about his weekend, and I got lost in his story.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Direction
Implies a lack of clear direction in thought or speech.
Whenever she's nervous, she begins to maunder without a point.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Can suggest speech that is frustratingly incoherent or pointless.
The lecturer maundered, leaving students confused.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Speech
Best used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He started maundering about his weekend, and I got lost in his story.
Pro Tip 2/3Lack of Direction
Implies a lack of clear direction in thought or speech.
Whenever she's nervous, she begins to maunder without a point.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Can suggest speech that is frustratingly incoherent or pointless.
The lecturer maundered, leaving students confused.
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How I taught rats to...
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