todder

/ˈtɒdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a child who is just learning to walk, typically between one and three years old, often unsteady on their feet and prone to stumbling.

“The toddler wandered away from her mother in the crowded store.”

2. verb

to walk or move unsteadily, typically in a clumsy or awkward manner.

“The new baby toddered around the living room, trying to catch his first steps.”

Synonyms

  • child
  • infant
  • youngster

Antonyms

  • adult