quaddle

/ˈkwædəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move clumsily or with difficulty, often in a comical way

“The tourist quaddled through the crowded market, bumping into vendors.”

2. noun

a clumsy or awkward person or movement

“The comedian’s character was a lovable quaddle, always tripping over his own feet.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble

Antonyms

  • elegance
  • grace