cangle

/kæŋɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

“The drunken man was cangling down the stairs.”

2. noun

A clumsy or unsteady gait.

“He had a noticeable cangle to his walk.”

3. verb

To speak or write in an unclear or confusing manner.

“The politician was accused of cangling during the interview.”

4. noun

A confusing or unclear statement.

“The politician’s cangle during the interview was widely criticized.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble

Antonyms

  • balance
  • coherence