How Do You Spell SHAMBLE?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈambə͡l] (IPA)

The word "shamble" is spelled with the consonant cluster "sh" at the beginning, followed by the vowel sound "æ" as in "cat", and then the consonant sounds "m" and "b" in rapid succession. The final syllable ends with the vowel sound "əl" as in "bottle". Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription for "shamble" is /ˈʃæmbəl/. This word commonly means to walk in a hobbling or unsteady manner, and can also refer to a disorganized or chaotic situation.

SHAMBLE Meaning and Definition

1. Shamble is a verb that refers to the act of walking or moving awkwardly, often with an unsteady gait or a lack of coordination. It typically conveys the image of someone or something moving in a haphazard and clumsy manner. The term can also describe a disorganized or inefficient way of doing something.

   When used as a noun, shamble refers to a slow, awkward, or ungainly walk or movement. It can describe the physical actions of an individual, such as the stumbling walk of an injured person or a drunken person's unsteady steps. It can also represent the collective movement of a group or crowd, especially when they are moving chaotically or aimlessly.

   The term shamble is often associated with a lack of coordination, balance, or purpose. It may imply a general sense of disorder or confusion, particularly when used metaphorically to describe situations or systems that are characterized by inefficiency, disorganization, or a lack of direction.

   In summary, shamble is a versatile word that can be used both as a verb and a noun. It describes the act of moving or walking in an awkward and unsteady manner, either as an individual or as a collective group. The term also conveys the notion of disorder, inefficiency, or confusion in various contexts.

2. To walk awkwardly and unsteadily, as if the knees were weak.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SHAMBLE

• sumble
• symble
• samble
• scamble
• syomble
• stamble
• shambels
• shamely
• shamly
• chambe
• hamble
• camble
• lamble
• simble
• homble
• hmble
• sramble
• shakeble
• shambls
• shable
• Skamble
• shabblle
• shaille
• shamaie
• chamele
• Shamike
• shambols
• Shambha
• Shambee
• unshamble
• shammye
• Shamake
• essamble
• Shamaleo
• Ghammme
• Schamble
• Shammme
• Khamele
• Stambule
• Shabblel
• Hambley
• Shaerble
• Sherble
• shampue
• shimbly
• shambal
• schambl
• shambil
• shaemble
• Chamblye
• Chambly

Etymology of SHAMBLE

The word "shamble" has a somewhat ambiguous etymology. It can be traced back to the Old English word "sceamol", which referred to a stool or bench used by a shoemaker while working. Over time, the meaning of "sceamol" expanded to include a table or counter where goods were displayed for sale.

In the 14th century, the word "shamble" emerged in Middle English, primarily referring to a raised platform or stall in a market where meat was sold. This usage reflected the early concept of the word as a table or counter for displaying goods.

Eventually, the word "shamble" began to encompass the area around the butchers' stalls, where meat was brought for sale. It came to denote the disordered and untidy state of this area due to the leftover meat scraps that would accumulate.

Similar spelling words for SHAMBLE

• shambling,
• shambolic,
• shamblin,
• shameful,
• shambles.

Plural form of SHAMBLE is SHAMBLES

Conjugate verb Shamble

CONDITIONAL

I would shamble

you would shamble

he/she/it would shamble

we would shamble

they would shamble

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shambling

you would be shambling

he/she/it would be shambling

we would be shambling

they would be shambling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shamble

you would have shamble

he/she/it would have shamble

we would have shamble

they would have shamble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shambling

you would have been shambling

he/she/it would have been shambling

we would have been shambling

they would have been shambling

FUTURE

I will shamble

you will shamble

he/she/it will shamble

we will shamble

they will shamble

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shambling

you will be shambling

he/she/it will be shambling

we will be shambling

they will be shambling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shambled

you will have shambled

he/she/it will have shambled

we will have shambled

they will have shambled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shambling

you will have been shambling

he/she/it will have been shambling

we will have been shambling

they will have been shambling

IMPERATIVE

you shamble

we let´s shamble

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shamble

PAST

I shambled

you shambled

he/she/it shambled

we shambled

they shambled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shambling

you were shambling

he/she/it was shambling

we were shambling

they were shambling

PAST PARTICIPLE

shambled

PAST PERFECT

I had shambled

you had shambled

he/she/it had shambled

we had shambled

they had shambled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shambling

you had been shambling

he/she/it had been shambling

we had been shambling

they had been shambling

PRESENT

I shamble

you shamble

he/she/it shambles

we shamble

they shamble

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shambling

you are shambling

he/she/it is shambling

we are shambling

they are shambling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shambling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shambled

you have shambled

he/she/it has shambled

we have shambled

they have shambled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shambling

you have been shambling

he/she/it has been shambling

we have been shambling

they have been shambling

I would have shambled

we would have shambled

you would have shambled

he/she/it would have shambled

they would have shambled