Waddler

A 'waddler' is a person or animal that walks with short steps and a clumsy, swaying motion, often due to being overweight, having short legs, or being young. This gait typically involves moving the body from side to side while walking, giving the impression of an unsteady or awkward movement. The term often evokes images of ducks, penguins, or young children taking their first steps. The action is less about purposeful movement and more a characteristic of how movement is achieved. The term has roots in describing the physical manifestation of movement and is not inherently judgmental. It is purely descriptive in nature.

Waddler meaning with examples

• The baby, barely a year old, took its first tentative steps, a tiny waddler tottering across the living room floor. Each uncertain footfall brought gasps of delight from the gathered family. She soon fell, giggling with joy at her own clumsiness. The waddler eventually made it to its parent and embraced in a hug.
• The portly gentleman, burdened by his weight, was quite the waddler as he made his way through the bustling market square. He was not trying to rush, and instead, he was enjoying the sights and sounds as the day progressed. The jostling crowd parted easily for the gentle waddler, leaving him to enjoy his walk through the marketplace.
• The penguin, a comical waddler, waddled across the icy terrain. Its awkward form looked comical to the audience. It was the way it walked, and its cute appearance, that made it such a fan favorite. The waddler made its way along with purpose, however.
• The duck, a familiar waddler, quacked and bobbed its head as it moved around its small pond. It was a common sight to see the waddler moving along its shores. It went along like that for days at a time, without moving from its little pool.