waddle

UK
/ˈwɒd.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.dəl/
waddlenoun
waddles
pl
UK
/ˈwɒd.əl/
US
/ˈwɑː.dəl/
Translations
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.
Definitions
A clumsy, swaying gait or movement, typically associated with short steps.
The penguin's waddle was both amusing and endearing to the onlookers.
waddleverb
waddled
Past Simple
waddled
Past Participle
waddling
ing-form
UK
/ˈwɒd.əl/
US
/ˈwɑːd.əl/
Translations
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
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.