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wobbly

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈwɑbəɫi// UK //wˈɒbli// wob·bly Informal

adj. moving unsteadily from side to side because something is weak or not balanced. You use this to describe a chair that shakes or a person who feels weak on their legs.

adj. tending to move unsteadily from side to side; lacking stability or physical balance. Often used to describe furniture with uneven legs or a person's physical state when feeling faint or nervous.


SIMPLE

The old wooden table is very wobbly.

CONTEXTUAL

I felt a bit wobbly after the long flight, so I sat down for a moment.

COMPLEX

The toddler took several wobbly steps across the living room before finally collapsing into his father's outstretched arms with a giggle.

Synonyms
Origin

Unknown

Usage

Commonly follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'become'.

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