noun
wobbles
Wobbles (noun) means a shaky, unsteady feeling, especially in the legs or on one's feet. Example: “She got the wobbles after standing up too fast.”
noun
1
A shaky, unsteady feeling, especially in the legs or on one's feet.
"She got the wobbles after standing up too fast."
2
A bout of nervousness that throws someone off their usual performance.
"The rookie had a case of the wobbles before his first big match."
How to use wobbles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysical unsteadiness, or a nervous wobble in confidence right before doing something important.
Common pairings
get the wobbles
a fit of the wobbles
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wobbles” mean?
The word “wobbles” means a shaky, unsteady feeling, especially in the legs or on one's feet. In plain terms, physical unsteadiness, or a nervous wobble in confidence right before doing something important.
How do you use “wobbles” in a sentence?
Here is “wobbles” used in a sentence: “She got the wobbles after standing up too fast.”
What part of speech is “wobbles”?
“Wobbles” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wobbles” have?
“Wobbles” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shaky, unsteady feeling, especially in the legs or on one's feet.
