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waddling

/wædəlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does waddling mean?

verb

To walk with a clumsy, unsteady gait, often with a tendency to wobble or swing the hips from side to side. This gait is often associated with young ducks or geese.

Example

"The baby duckling was waddling behind its mother as they made their way across the pond."

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