waddle

The word “waddle” has 2 syllables: wad-dle

It's pronounced as /ˈwɒdəl/


What is synonym and antonym for waddle?

In the thesaurus, “waddle” has 8 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for waddle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for waddle

  • lurch
  • shuffle
  • stagger
  • toddle
  • totter
  • weave
  • wiggle
  • wobble

Meanings of waddle

  • noun
    1. A squat, swaying gait.
  • verb
    1. To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.

Example Sentences

  • The adorable ducklings began to waddle behind their mother as they explored the pond.
  • With a full belly, the penguin started to waddle back to its nesting area.
  • The toddler attempted to imitate the penguin's distinctive waddle across the room.
  • The chubby corgi's unique gait made it waddle amusingly as it moved around the yard.
  • The elderly penguin, with a few graying feathers, continued to waddle gracefully along the icy shoreline.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to waddle, such as: lurch, shuffle, stagger, toddle, totter, weave, wiggle.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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