poddle

British

/ ˈpɒdəl /

verb

informal to move or travel in a leisurely manner; amble

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Etymology

Origin of poddle

C19: variant of _paddle ²

Example Sentences

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But Mrs Jenkins added: "There's quite a big gap between pensioners with plenty of money and pensioners who just poddle along."

From BBC

‘Like peas out of a poddle,’ the BFG said.

From Literature

One such story is what led Charlotte Marshall to design the Poddle Pod.

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While the Poddle Pod is not recommended for overnight sleeping, there are other similar products on the market which are.

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After reaching the point of desperation, she and her mum came up with the £49.99 Poddle Pod, a design that fits snuggly around the child, imitating the feeling of being held.

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