waddle
1 of 2verb/ˈwɑdəl/
Forms:waddles,waddling,waddled,waddled
1
to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs
C2- The penguin waddled across the ice, its flippers outstretched for balance.
- After a long day of hiking, his legs felt so sore that he could only waddle back to the campsite.
- The toddler waddled around the room, giggling with delight at his newfound ability to walk.
- The ducklings waddled behind their mother as she led them to the pond for their first swim.
- Due to the heavy backpack, she had to waddle up the steep hill, taking small, careful steps to maintain her balance.