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wobbler

wob·ble
W w

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wob-uh l]
    • /ˈwɒb əl/
    • /ˈwɔblə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wob-uh l]
    • /ˈwɒb əl/

Definitions of wobbler word

  • verb without object wobbler to incline to one side and to the other alternately, as a wheel, top, or other rotating body when not properly balanced. 1
  • verb without object wobbler to move unsteadily from side to side: The table wobbled on its uneven legs. 1
  • verb without object wobbler to show unsteadiness; tremble; quaver: His voice wobbled. 1
  • verb without object wobbler to vacillate; waver. 1
  • verb with object wobbler to cause to wobble. 1
  • noun wobbler a wobbling movement. 1

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Origin of wobbler

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Low German wabbeln; akin to Old Norse vafla to toddle, Middle High German wabelen to waver, Old English wæflian to speak incoherently

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Parts of speech for Wobbler

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wobbler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

wobbler usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with wobbler

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