maun´der|ing|ly

maun´der|ing|ly
maun|der «MN duhr», intransitive verb.
1. to talk in a rambling, foolish way: »

People who maunder talk much but say little.

SYNONYM(S): drivel.
2. to move or act in an aimless or confused manner: »

The injured man maundered about in a daze. The drunken man maundered along the street.

3. Obsolete. to grumble; mutter.
[origin uncertain. Compare etym. under meander.]
maun´der|er, noun.
maun´der|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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