Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

poddle

verb
/ˈpɒd.əl/
Definition
To walk or move in a playful, lively manner.
Examples
  • She loved to poddle around the garden on sunny days.
  • The children would poddle behind the dog as it chased butterflies.
  • He poddled along the beach, collecting seashells.
Meaning
The term refers to a light, bouncing gait often associated with a sense of joy or playfulness.
Synonyms
  • waddle
  • amble
  • prance
  • skip
  • frolic