Pronunciation: /ˈwɑdəl/
noun a way of walking by taking short steps from side to side, like a duck
A1 The ducklings waddle behind their mother.
A2 The penguin's waddle is adorable to watch.
B1 The toddler's cute waddle made everyone smile.
B2 The elderly man's slow waddle showed his age.
C1 The penguin's waddle was studied by researchers for its unique movement.
C2 The waddle of the ducklings was synchronized as they followed their mother.
verb to walk with short steps from side to side, like a duck
A1 The penguin waddled across the ice.
A2 The ducklings waddled after their mother in a line.
B1 The toddler waddled around the room, trying to walk on unsteady legs.
B2 The elderly man waddled slowly down the street with his cane.
C1 The overweight cat waddled over to its food bowl for a snack.
C2 The injured goose waddled awkwardly as it tried to escape from the predator.
formal The penguin waddled gracefully across the icy terrain.
informal The ducklings waddled behind their mother in a cute line.
slang I saw him waddle out of the bar after having one too many drinks.
figurative The toddler waddled towards the toy, eager to play with it.
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