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1920–25; orig. variously explained; perhaps ultimately an expressive formation akin to dial. (mainly N England) chunder grumble, complain; cf. chunter
1920–25; orig. variously explained; perhaps ultimately an expressive formation akin to dial. (mainly N England) chunder grumble, complain; cf. chunter
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to vomit |
| —n | |
| 2. | vomit |
| [C20: of uncertain origin] | |
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Chunder
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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| Main Entry: | chunder |
| Part of Speech: | v |
| Definition: | to vomit |
| Usage: | Australian slang; chundered, chundering, chunders; chunders n pl |
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chunder
"vomit," 1950, Australian slang, of unknown origin.
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