waddle

Meanings

• noun

  The unsteady, wobbling gait of a penguin or other bird.

  - "The penguins waddled across the ice."
  - "The baby penguin was still learning to waddle."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈwɑd.əl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waddle
addle , faddle , maddle , addledabber , madble , rabble

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Variants

List of all variants of waddle that leads to same result
waddle , waddled , waddler , waddlers , waddles , waddling

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English wadlan, meaning 'to wallow'. Related to wade and wader.

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Trivia

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1. The waddle of a penguin is caused by their large, flipper-like feet.

2. The waddle of a penguin is not just a way of walking, but also a way of swimming. Penguins propel themselves through the water by pushing off the ground with their feet and waddling in a swimming motion.

3. The word 'waddle' is also used in the field of geology to describe the uneven, wavy patterns of sediment layers.

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Related Concepts

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1. gait: The manner in which a person or animal walks.

2. locomotion: The ability of an organism to move from one place to another.

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Culture

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Waddle is often used to describe the distinctive gait of penguins, and has become a popular term for any unsteady or awkward walk. In literature, waddle has been used to describe characters with unusual or comical gaits.

How to Memorize "waddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a penguin waddling across the ice. Visualize the way its body moves from side to side as it walks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waddle' with the image of a penguin. Think of the unsteady gait of a penguin whenever you see or hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Waddling Penguins Waddle Way' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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