shambling

Meanings

• verb

  A form of uncontrolled or disorganized movement, often associated with fear, shock, or confusion.

  - "The monster shambled towards the village, causing fear among the villagers."
  - "After the accident, the survivor shambled to safety, dazed and confused."

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Synonyms

shuffle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shambling
dawdling , mumbling , stumbling

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Variants

List of all variants of shambling that leads to same result
shambling , shamble , shambled , shambles

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe the gait of a person who is drunk or in a state of shock.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shambling' is believed to have originated in the Middle English language.

2. In some dialects, the past tense and past participle of 'shamble' can be 'shambled' or 'shambled on'.

3. The word 'shamble' is sometimes used as a verb meaning 'to move slowly and awkwardly'.

4. In the game 'Minecraft', a 'shambling zombie' is a type of zombie that moves slowly and lurchingly.

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Related Concepts

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1. gait: The way a person or animal walks. 'Shambling' is a type of gait that is disorganized or unsteady.

2. shock: A state of emotional or physical distress. 'Shambling' can be a symptom of shock, particularly in response to a traumatic event.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shambling' is often used to describe the movements of monsters or other fearsome creatures. It can also be used figuratively to describe the disorganized or chaotic actions of a person.

How to Memorize "shambling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or creature moving in a disorganized and unsteady manner, with heavy, lurching steps.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shambling' with fear, chaos, and disorganization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'shambling' describes a disorganized or unsteady gait, like a drunken person or a monster in a horror movie.

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