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

A shaky, unsteady feeling, especially in the legs or on one's feet.

"She got the wobbles after standing up too fast."

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 notes

In 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.