scaffle

/ˈskæfl/

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move clumsily or with difficulty, especially due to being unsteady on one’s feet.

“She scaffled her way down the icy stairs, careful not to slip.”

2. noun

a clumsy or unsteady gait or movement.

“Her scaffling was quite noticeable as she entered the room.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble

Antonyms

  • balance
  • steadiness