Meaning & Definition of word "Wobbly"
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Wobbly
/ˈwɒbli/
noun:
- 1. an object or thing that wobbles.
- Example: The chair was a real wobbly, and I worried it might collapse.
adjective:
- 1. tending to wobble or shake; unstable.
- Example: The table was wobbly because one of its legs was shorter than the others.
- 2. lacking firmness or strength; weak.
- Example: After the long hike, I felt a bit wobbly on my feet.
- 3. unsteady in movement; faltering.
- Example: The toddler took wobbly steps as he learned to walk.
Etymology
The word 'wobbly' is derived from the verb 'wobble', which has its roots in the 16th century.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wobbly knees:
knees that feel weak or unsteady, often due to fear or anxiety.
wobbly state:
a condition of instability or uncertainty.
wobbly moment:
a brief period of uncertainty or lack of balance.
Related Words
wobble:
to move unsteadily from side to side.
unstable:
not stable; likely to change or fail.
teeter:
to move or balance unsteadily; to sway back and forth.
Slang Meanings of wobbly
Meaning: Drunk or tipsy.
Example Sentence: After a few drinks, he was feeling a bit wobbly.
Meaning: Uncertain or insecure, especially in a circumstance.
Example Sentence: Her confidence was wobbly during the job interview.