Definition of

Waddle

  1. (noun, act) walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
  2. (verb, motion) walk unsteadily

via WordNet, Princeton University

Synonyms of Waddle

coggle, dodder, paddle, toddle, totter

Alternate forms of Waddle

Derivations: waddle, waddler

Hypernyms: gait, walk

Origin of the word Waddle

  1. "to walk with short steps," 1592, frequentative of wade. The noun is recorded from 1691.

via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper

People who say Waddle

  • aa6qoqr666 Kirby Adventure Kirby Plush Doll: 6" - waddle (Toy): From the popular Kirby franchise comes waddle as he stands ... http://t.co/wiUI844W

  • Miss_Alaynius @jallford well, I'm crap at running so I would probably do that fat woman almost run,fast walking waddle. Which would make you laugh = I win

  • PearlsorPistols I'm glad I didn't waddle when I was pregnant

  • SamJaam49 I've forgotten what it's like to walk without a waddle

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