verb
wobble
WOBL
Wobble (verb) means to move unsteadily from side to side, rocking rather than moving smoothly. Example: “The table wobbles because one leg is shorter than the others.”
verb
1
To move unsteadily from side to side, rocking rather than moving smoothly.
"The table wobbles because one leg is shorter than the others."
"Her voice wobbled as she tried to hold back tears."
noun
1
An unsteady, rocking motion.
"There was a slight wobble in the wheel after it hit the pothole."
How to use wobble
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo rock unsteadily from side to side instead of staying still or moving smoothly.
Common pairings
wobble on its legs
a slight wobble
wobble back and forth
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Word forms
- Plural
- wobbles
- Third person singular
- wobbles
- Past tense
- wobbled
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Etymology
From an earlier form "wabble", probably borrowed from Low German wabbeln, meaning "to wobble".
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Rhymes for wobble
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What does “wobble” mean?
The word “wobble” means to move unsteadily from side to side, rocking rather than moving smoothly. In plain terms, to rock unsteadily from side to side instead of staying still or moving smoothly.
How do you pronounce “wobble”?
“Wobble” is pronounced WOBL (/ˈwɑbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “wobble” in a sentence?
Here is “wobble” used in a sentence: “The table wobbles because one leg is shorter than the others.”
What part of speech is “wobble”?
Depending on how it is used, “wobble” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “wobble” come from?
The word “wobble” comes from German. From an earlier form "wabble", probably borrowed from Low German wabbeln, meaning "to wobble".
How many meanings does “wobble” have?
“Wobble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move unsteadily from side to side, rocking rather than moving smoothly.
