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waddle

/wɒdəl/ verb · British & US
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What does waddle mean?

verb

To walk with an unsteady gait, typically with the feet turned outward, often in a clumsy or awkward manner. To move with a waddling gait, typically due to being overweight or having difficulty walking.

Example

"The penguin waddled across the ice, its little flippers flapping wildly as it tried to balance."

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