chun·ter \ˈchəntə(r), -u̇nt-\intransitive verb orchun·ner\ˈchənə(r), -u̇n-\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: probably of imitative origin 1.dialect Britain, of a person: to talk in a low inarticulate way : mutter; also: complain, grumble 2.dialect Britain, of an animal: to emit typical outcries