thribble

/ˈθrɪbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or walk with a clumsy or awkward gait

“She thribbled through the forest, her long coat getting tangled in the underbrush.”

2. noun

a clumsy or awkward gait

“The doctor warned the patient to be careful not to thribble down the stairs.”

Synonyms

  • lurch
  • stumble

Antonyms

  • gallop
  • sprint