Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hobble
verb
/ˈhɒb.əl/
Definition
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain or injury.
Examples
- After spraining her ankle, she had to hobble to the car.
- The old man could only hobble slowly down the street.
Meaning
Hobble refers to a way of walking that is unsteady or limping, often due to a physical limitation.
Synonyms
- limp
- stagger
- shuffle
