woggle

/ˈwɒɡ.əl/

Definitions

1. verb

to swing or move unsteadily from side to side

“The toddler woggled unsteadily on the balance beam.”

2. noun

a small, flexible, usually metal or plastic, device with two or more parts that can be joined and separated, used for fastening or joining things

“He used a woggle to secure his shoelaces.”

3. verb

to move or be moved unsteadily from side to side, typically in an uncontrolled manner

“The boat woggled in the rough sea.”

Synonyms

  • oscillate
  • sway

Antonyms

  • stabiliser
  • stabilize