hobble
Hobble (verb) means to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain. Example: “He hobbled to the bus stop on his sprained ankle.”
How to use hobble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo walk awkwardly or with a limp, or to hold something back from working properly.
Word forms
hobbled past tense, hobbles plural, hobbles singular
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He _____ to the bus stop on his sprained ankle.
Etymology
From Middle English hobblen, related to Middle Dutch hobbelen, of similar meaning.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hobble
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What does “hobble” mean?
The word “hobble” means to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain. In plain terms, to walk awkwardly or with a limp, or to hold something back from working properly.
How do you pronounce “hobble”?
“Hobble” is pronounced HO-buhl (/ˈhɒbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “hobble” in a sentence?
Here is “hobble” used in a sentence: “He hobbled to the bus stop on his sprained ankle.”
What is another word for “hobble”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hobble” include tether.
What part of speech is “hobble”?
Depending on how it is used, “hobble” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “hobble” come from?
The word “hobble” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hobblen, related to Middle Dutch hobbelen, of similar meaning.
How many meanings does “hobble” have?
“Hobble” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain.