tidling

/ˈtɪd.lɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of walking or moving with a light, careless step, especially with a tendency to totter or stumble.

“Her tidling towards the edge of the cliff made everyone gasp in alarm.”

2. verb

to walk or move with a light, careless step, especially with a tendency to totter or stumble.

“The children were tidling around the playground, laughing and shouting.”

Synonyms

  • ambling
  • lurching

Antonyms

  • striding
  • strolling