Toddle Along

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑdəl əˈlɔŋ/

Definitions of toddle along

noun a verb used to describe the action of walking in a slow, unsteady manner, often associated with young children

Example Sentences

A1 The toddler along the path holding their parent's hand.

A2 The little girl began to toddle along the beach, picking up seashells.

B1 The elderly man likes to toddle along the park every morning for exercise.

B2 After the picnic, we decided to toddle along the riverbank and enjoy the scenery.

C1 The couple enjoyed a leisurely toddle along the cobblestone streets of the old town.

C2 As the sun set, we took a peaceful toddle along the deserted beach, listening to the waves.

Examples of toddle along in a Sentence

formal The children began to toddle along the path, holding hands.

informal Let's just toddle along and see where the day takes us.

slang We decided to just toddle along and chill at the park.

figurative She watched the old man toddle along, lost in his thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of toddle along

• past tense: toddled
• plural: toddle alongs
• comparative: more toddle along
• superlative: most toddle along
• present tense: toddle along
• future tense: will toddle along
• perfect tense: have toddled along
• continuous tense: is toddling along
• singular: toddle along
• positive degree: toddle along
• infinitive: to toddle along
• gerund: toddling along
• participle: toddling along

Origin and Evolution of toddle along

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'toddle along' is likely derived from the Middle English word 'toddle', which meant to walk unsteadily or with short, unsteady steps.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'toddle along' has come to mean to walk leisurely or in a relaxed manner, often implying a lack of urgency or haste.