Toddling: meaning, definitions and examples
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toddling
[ ˈtɒd.əl.ɪŋ ]
walking unsteadily
Toddling refers to the way a young child walks unsteadily. Typically associated with toddlers, this walking style is characterized by a wobbly gait and short steps as they learn to balance.
Synonyms
staggering, tottering, wobbling.
Examples of usage
- The toddler was toddling around the living room.
- I love watching the baby toddling through the park.
- She captured a photo of her child toddling next to a tree.
Translations
Translations of the word "toddling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 andar cambaleando
🇮🇳 लड़खड़ाते हुए चलना
🇩🇪 tapsen
🇮🇩 berjalan goyang
🇺🇦 ходіння на ніжках
🇵🇱 turlanie
🇯🇵 よちよち歩き
🇫🇷 marcher en titubant
🇪🇸 caminar tambaleándose
🇹🇷 dengeli yürümek
🇰🇷 비틀거리며 걷기
🇸🇦 المشي بتعثر
🇨🇿 klopýtání
🇸🇰 kolísať sa
🇨🇳 蹒跚学步
🇸🇮 troskasto hoditi
🇮🇸 raufandi
🇰🇿 теберлеу
🇬🇪 ბიძგი
🇦🇿 sarsılaraq getmək
🇲🇽 caminar tambaleándose
Etymology
The word 'toddle' originated in the late 17th century, coming from the Middle English term 'todlen', which means to walk with short, unsteady steps. This term was likely derived from 'todd', a word referring to a child or young animal. Over time, 'toddle' evolved to specifically describe the way young children move as they begin to explore their surroundings. The use of 'toddling' to characterize the gait of toddlers reflects not only the physical action of walking but also the innocent and playful nature of young childhood. The association of the word with early-stage walking emphasizes the developmental milestones that children achieve during their formative years.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,927, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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