clodhopping

/ˈklɒdhɒpɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a clumsy or awkward gait, especially when walking

“She was known for her clodhopping, and people couldn’t help but stare.”

2. verb

to walk clumsily or awkwardly

“He clodhopped his way through the crowded street, bumping into people along the way.”

Synonyms

  • ambling
  • lumbering

Antonyms

  • dashing
  • sprinting