waddle

UK
/ˈwɒd.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.dəl/

Translations

waddlenoun
waddles
pl
UK
/ˈwɒd.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.dəl/
dandinementDémarche maladroite en se dandinant.
The penguin's waddle was both amusing and endearing to the onlookers.
Le dandinement du manchot était à la fois amusant et attendrissant pour les spectateurs.
Additional translations
démarche chaloupéePlus courant en contexte descriptif.
waddleverb
waddled
Past Simple
waddled
Past Participle
waddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈwɒd.əl/
US
/ˈwɑːd.əl/
dandinerSe dit d’une marche courte et balancée, souvent avec une nuance familière ou descriptive.
The toddler began to waddle across the room, trying to keep her balance.
L’enfant a commencé à dandiner à travers la pièce, essayant de garder son équilibre.

Definitions

waddlenoun
A clumsy, swaying gait or movement, typically associated with short steps.
The penguin's waddle was both amusing and endearing to the onlookers.
waddleverb
To walk with short steps, swaying or rocking from side to side, like a duck.
The toddler began to waddle across the room, trying to keep her balance.