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waddling
verb
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Divide waddling into syllables:

wad · dling

How to pronounce waddling:

Definition of waddling:

waddling (verb):
to walk with short steps, rocking slightly from side to side
to walk with short steps swinging the forepart of the body from side to side

Synonyms for waddling:

careeningstumblingstaggeringswayingwobblingrockshufflingreelingswayshuffle
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