toddle
to move with short, unsteady steps, as a young child.
the act of toddling.
an unsteady gait.
Origin of toddle
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How to use toddle in a sentence
Gone, toddling around somewhere in one of the largest malls in Norway.
New VivoPlay Wristwatch Helps Parents Keep Track of Wayward Kids | Winston Ross | January 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBaby George appears briefly toddling in the backyard of the 1920s.
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He could almost hear the unsteady feet toddling across the breadth of dingy oilcloth which carpeted his office floor.
And So They Were Married | Florence Morse KingsleyAny time you catch me toddling along with that foolish aggregation you may discard me forever.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman | Pauline Lester
Shy kisses were dropped on Bobby's head by toddling bairns, and awkward caresses by rough laddies.
Greyfriars Bobby | Eleanor AtkinsonWith a peevish sort of interest he watched his little nephew toddling about the room, but did not address a word to the child.
In the Year of Jubilee | George GissingAnd now evening was come, and soon would come Aglaia with flying colours, toddling across the road to take him home to supper.
Sixes and Sevens | O. Henry
British Dictionary definitions for toddle
/ (ˈtɒdəl) /
to walk with short unsteady steps, as a child does when learning to walk
(foll by off) jocular to depart
(foll by round, over, etc) jocular to stroll; amble
the act or an instance of toddling
Origin of toddle
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