Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waddle
verb
/ˈwɒd.əl/
Definition
To walk with short steps, swaying from side to side.
Examples
- The duck waddled across the grass towards the pond.
- After the baby took its first steps, it began to waddle around the living room.
- The penguins waddle gracefully, despite their awkward appearance.
Meaning
Waddle typically describes the way some animals, especially birds like ducks, move as they walk. It can also refer to a similar funny way of walking that some people might have.
Synonyms
- Shuffle
- Sway
- Totter
- Rock
