toddled

Meanings

• Verb

  Past tense and past participle of the verb 'toddle'. It means to walk unsteadily, usually in a slow and clumsy manner, typically by young children.

  - "After taking her first steps, she toddled around the room with great excitement."
  - "The toddler toddled towards his mother, holding out his arms for a hug."

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Synonyms

totter

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Variants

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toddle , toddled , toddles , toddling

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Etymology

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The word 'toddle' comes from the Old English word 'totlan', which means 'to wobble or totter'. It is related to the Middle English word 'toten', meaning 'to fall'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'toddle' is often used to describe the unsteady gait of young animals as well as young children.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Dill is described as toddling around the courthouse square in Maycomb, Alabama.

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Related Concepts

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1. gait: The way in which a person or animal moves, especially on land. 'Toddled' is a type of gait that is characterized by unsteadiness and clumsiness.

2. locomotion: The ability of an organism to move from one place to another. 'Toddled' is a form of locomotion that is typical of young children learning to walk.

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Culture

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The word 'toddler' is often used to refer to a young child who is learning to walk. The term 'toddled' can be used to describe the child's unsteady gait as they learn to master this new skill.

How to Memorize "toddled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young child taking their first steps, wobbling and stumbling as they learn to walk. Visualize the child's unsteady gait and the effort it takes to keep moving forward.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'toddled' with the image of a young child learning to walk. You can also associate it with the idea of unsteadiness and clumsiness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Toddlers Totter and Tumble'. This phrase can help you remember that 'toddled' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'toddle'.

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