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Saunter Definition & Meaning

saunter
noun
  1. a careless leisurely gait; "he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world"
  2. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
verb
  1. walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

"Saunter" in song lyrics

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  • "the great saunter"
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Frequently asked questions

What does saunter mean?
a careless leisurely gait; "he walked with a kind of saunter as if he hadn't a care in the world" a leisurely walk (usually in some public place) walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
What part of speech is saunter?
Saunter is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does saunter have?
Saunter has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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