waddling

The word “waddling” has 2 syllables: wad-dling

It's pronounced as /ˈwɒd.lɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for waddling?

In the thesaurus, “waddling” has 8 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for waddling

  • lurching
  • shuffling
  • staggering
  • toddle
  • totter
  • weaving
  • wiggle
  • wobble

Meanings of waddling

  • verb
    1. To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who waddles.

Example Sentences

  • The adorable ducklings were waddling behind their mother as they made their way to the pond.
  • With a playful waddle, the penguin chicks began waddling around their icy enclosure.
  • The chubby toddler, still mastering the art of walking, was waddling with excitement towards the colorful toys.
  • The elderly penguin, with a dignified waddling gait, moved gracefully across the rocky terrain.
  • As the snow began to fall, the penguins could be seen waddling through the winter wonderland at the zoo.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to waddling, such as: lurching, shuffling, staggering, toddle, totter, weaving, wiggle.

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

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  • attire
  • attiring
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  • cloak
  • cloaking
  • clothing
  • costuming
  • disguise
  • do up
  • drape
  • draping
  • dress
  • dress up
  • enrobing
  • equip
  • fit
  • frocking
  • garbing
  • garmenting
  • gowning
  • mantling
  • robing
  • suiting
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  • wrapping

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