daddle

/ˈdædəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move unsteadily or clumsily, especially on foot; to walk with an unsteady gait

“She daddled around the room, tripping over her own feet.”

2. noun

a clumsy or unsteady gait

“He walked with a noticeable daddle, drawing attention to himself.”

3. verb

to behave or act in a silly or foolish manner

“The children daddled around, playing pranks on each other.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble

Antonyms

  • balance
  • stability