Meaning of the word wobble in English

What does wobble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wobble

US /ˈwɑː.bəl/

UK /ˈwɒb.əl/

move unsteadily from side to side

Example:

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The table began to wobble as he leaned on it.

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The child's first steps made him wobble.

Synonym:

sway rock teeter totter reel

hesitate or waver in opinion or purpose

Example:

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His confidence began to wobble under pressure.

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The government's policy on the economy started to wobble.

Synonym:

hesitate waver falter vacillate dither

an unsteady movement from side to side

Example:

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The chair had a slight wobble.

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He felt a wobble in his knees.

Synonym:

sway rock shake tremor quiver

Related Word:

wobbly throw a wobbly