waddle

[US]/ˈwɒdl/
[UK]/ˈwɑːdl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. walk with short steps, swaying or rocking from side to side like a duck
n. a swaying gait; a tottering walk
adv. in a swaying or rocking manner

Phrases & Collocations

duck waddle

Example Sentences

the waddle of ducks.

three geese waddled across the road.

The ducks waddled across the road.

A family of ducks waddled along the river bank.

The penguin waddled across the icy terrain.

The ducklings waddled behind their mother in a straight line.

The chubby toddler waddled over to the toy box.

The injured bird could only waddle instead of fly.

The clumsy penguin waddled clumsily on land.

The elderly man waddled slowly with his cane for support.

The duck waddled over to the pond for a swim.

The toddler learned to waddle before mastering walking.

The mother duck led her ducklings in a waddle to the water.

The chubby baby penguin waddled cutely on the ice.

Real-world Examples

So, this would be a huge waddle of penguins.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

" I know what day it is, " sang Dudley, waddling toward him.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The sheep moved off down the lane, the gander waddled along behind them, pulling grass.

Source: Charlotte's Web

This meant that running was a bit more difficult because the entire body waddles from side to side.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

Goslings waddle behind their mothers along deserted thoroughfares in Treviso.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They waddled into the garage and got oil on them.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

The mother was waddling anxiously nearby but she had nothing to fear.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

Then, for no apparent reason, she began to sob whenever Mammy waddled out of the room, carrying the lamp.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Let's go to the zoo and waddle like the penguins do.

Source: Classic children's song animation Super Simple Songs

The cob waddled out onto the island and looked in the nest.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

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