Wobbly: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คช
wobbly
[ หwษb.ษl.i ]
movement
Moving unsteadily from side to side; shaky or quivering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She took a few wobbly steps before regaining her balance.
- The table was wobbly and needed to be fixed.
emotions
Showing uncertainty or lack of resolve.
Synonyms
hesitant, indecisive, wavering
Examples of usage
- He gave a wobbly answer when asked about his future plans.
- Her wobbly smile indicated her nervousness.
Translations
Translations of the word "wobbly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น instรกvel
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคฅเคฟเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช wackelig
๐ฎ๐ฉ goyang
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะธัะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ chwiejny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท branlant
๐ช๐ธ inestable
๐น๐ท sallanan
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ค๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ู ุณุชูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ kolรญsavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ kolรญsavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ majav
๐ฎ๐ธ รณstรถรฐugur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐาััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแ แแแฅแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sabit deyil
๐ฒ๐ฝ inestable
Etymology
The origin of the word 'wobbly' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'wob', meaning to move unsteadily or to and fro. Over time, this evolved into 'wobble', which eventually gave rise to 'wobbly'. The term has been used since the 19th century to describe shaky or unsteady movements or emotions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,382, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25384 whimpering
- 25385 immoderate
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