adj
wobbly
WOB-lee
Wobbly (adj) means Unsteady, shaky, or likely to wobble. Example: “The ladder felt wobbly, so he asked someone to hold it.”
adj
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Unsteady, shaky, or likely to wobble.
"The ladder felt wobbly, so he asked someone to hold it."
"My legs were wobbly after the long flight."
How to use wobbly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShaky and unsteady, not firm or stable.
Common pairings
a wobbly table
wobbly legs
feel a bit wobbly
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Word forms
- Comparative
- wobblier
- Superlative
- wobbliest
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Etymology
From wobble plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wobbly” mean?
The word “wobbly” means unsteady, shaky, or likely to wobble. In plain terms, shaky and unsteady, not firm or stable.
How do you pronounce “wobbly”?
“Wobbly” is pronounced WOB-lee (/ˈwɑb(ə)li/ in IPA).
How do you use “wobbly” in a sentence?
Here is “wobbly” used in a sentence: “The ladder felt wobbly, so he asked someone to hold it.”
What part of speech is “wobbly”?
“Wobbly” is an adjective.
