obambulate

/ˌəbæmbyˈuleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb (transitive)

to walk or tread over or on something, especially in a clumsy or heavy-footed manner

“The clumsy tourist had to obambulate through the delicate flowerbed.”

2. verb (intransitive)

to walk or move about, especially in a careless or aimless manner

“The children obambulated around the playground during recess.”

Synonyms

  • stray
  • tread

Antonyms

  • move deliberately
  • walk steadily