Meaning of waddle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈwɑdl/

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  1. Verb

    waddle

    Etymology

    late 16th century: perhaps a frequentative of wade

    Definitions

    1. walk unsteadily

    Examples

    • « small children toddle »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    waddle

    Definitions

    1. walking with a waddling gait

    Examples

    • « walking with short steps and the weight shifting from one foot to the other »

    Derived terms

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