How Do You Spell WADDLE?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒdə͡l] (IPA)

The word "waddle" is spelled with a double "d" and is pronounced as /ˈwɑːdəl/. It means to walk with short steps, swaying or rocking from side to side. The IPA phonetic transcription breaks down the syllables into "wah-dul" and emphasizes the long "a" in the first syllable. The double "d" in the spelling represents the sound of a voiced consonant, indicating the repetition of the "duh" sound in the final syllable. Proper spelling is important to ensure clear communication in writing and oral communication.

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WADDLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Waddle is a verb that refers to the way certain animals or people walk or move, characterized by a distinctive side-to-side or swaying motion. This movement is typically observed in animals with short legs or a wider body shape, leading them to move from side to side rather than in a straight line.

    Waddle is commonly associated with ducks and penguins, as they are known for their unique walking style. When these birds waddle, they take short steps while their bodies sway from side to side. This movement is visually pleasing and often considered cute or endearing.

    The term "waddle" can also be used to describe the way some people walk, particularly individuals with a wide gait or those who have difficulty walking. In humans, waddling typically results from various factors such as muscle weakness, obesity, pregnancy, or injuries. This kind of movement exhibits a distinctive side-to-side rocking motion.

    Furthermore, "waddle" can also be used metaphorically to describe a slow, clumsy, or unsteady movement or progression. This usage implies an awkward or ungainly manner of movement, often associated with someone lacking coordination or balance.

    Overall, waddle refers to a specific mode of movement characterized by a side-to-side swaying motion, commonly observed in animals with short legs or a wider body shape, as well as in people with specific physical conditions or limitations.

  2. To walk with a side-to-side, swaying motion; occurring in pseudohypertrophic muscular paralysis and certain other nervous conditions.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To move from side to side in walking, as a duck or very fat person; to vacillate.

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

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Etymology of WADDLE

The word "waddle" originated around the 15th century and can be traced back to the Middle English term "wadlen" or "wad-". It is believed to have derived from an Old English verb "wædlian" which meant "to wade" or "to walk through water slowly" – specifically referring to the way ducks and geese move on land. Over time, this term evolved into "waddlen" which eventually became "waddle" in modern English. The word captures the characteristic swaying, awkward gait of certain animals, particularly those with short legs or a wide body, like ducks, penguins, or hens.

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Plural form of WADDLE is WADDLES

Conjugate verb Waddle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have waddled
you would have waddled
he/she/it would have waddled
we would have waddled
they would have waddled
I would have waddle
you would have waddle
he/she/it would have waddle
we would have waddle
they would have waddle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been waddling
you would have been waddling
he/she/it would have been waddling
we would have been waddling
they would have been waddling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would waddle
you would waddle
he/she/it would waddle
we would waddle
they would waddle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be waddling
you would be waddling
he/she/it would be waddling
we would be waddling
they would be waddling

FUTURE

I will waddle
you will waddle
he/she/it will waddle
we will waddle
they will waddle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be waddling
you will be waddling
he/she/it will be waddling
we will be waddling
they will be waddling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have waddled
you will have waddled
he/she/it will have waddled
we will have waddled
they will have waddled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been waddling
you will have been waddling
he/she/it will have been waddling
we will have been waddling
they will have been waddling

IMPERATIVE

you waddle
we let´s waddle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to waddle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was waddling
you were waddling
he/she/it was waddling
we were waddling
they were waddling

PAST PARTICIPLE

waddled

PAST PERFECT

I had waddled
you had waddled
he/she/it had waddled
we had waddled
they had waddled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been waddling
you had been waddling
he/she/it had been waddling
we had been waddling
they had been waddling

PRESENT

I waddle
you waddle
he/she/it waddles
we waddle
they waddle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am waddling
you are waddling
he/she/it is waddling
we are waddling
they are waddling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

waddling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have waddled
you have waddled
he/she/it has waddled
we have waddled
they have waddled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been waddling
you have been waddling
he/she/it has been waddling
we have been waddling
they have been waddling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it waddle

SIMPLE PAST

I waddled
you waddled
he/she/it waddled
we waddled
they waddled

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