Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Chunter

What does it mean?

Chunter means to grumble, mutter, or complain quietly, often under your breath.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative. It suggests someone is annoyed but not saying it directly.

When do you use it?

Use it when someone is moaning softly about something, like delays or bad service.

Examples

Example 1: He was chuntering about the queue the whole time.

Example 2: She chuntered to herself when the train got cancelled.

Question for you

What makes you chunter when you are out in public?

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