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chunder

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃʌndə/
informal, chiefly Australian/NZ
Definition of chunder

verb

[no object]
  • vomit.

noun

[mass noun]
  • vomit.

Origin:

1950s: probably from rhyming slang Chunder Loo 'spew', from the name of a cartoon character Chunder Loo of Akim Foo, who appeared in advertisements for Cobra boot polish in the Sydney Bulletin in the early 20th century

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