maunder
UK: ˈmɔːndə | US: ˈmɔːndər
vi. to talk or move aimlessly or idly
vi. to wander or ramble in speech or writing
The word "maunder" likely originates from a variant of "meander," influenced by dialectal or colloquial usage. "Meander" itself derives from the Greek "Maiandros," the name of a winding river in Turkey, symbolizing aimless movement. Over time, "maunder" evolved to describe both physical wandering and rambling speech, emphasizing a lack of direction or purpose.
The old man would often maunder about his youth, jumping from one story to another.
She maundered through the park, lost in thought.
His lecture maundered on without a clear point.
Tourists maundered along the cobbled streets, admiring the scenery.
The drunkard maundered incoherently to anyone who would listen.