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Webster 1913 Edition

Shambling

Sham′bling

,
Adj.
Characterized by an awkward, irregular pace;
as, a
shambling
trot;
shambling
legs.

Sham′bling

,
Noun.
An awkward, irregular gait.

Webster 1828 Edition

Shambling

SHAM'BLING

,
Adj.
[from scamble, scambling.] Moving with an awkward, irregular, cumsy pace; as a shambling trot; shambling legs.

SHAM'BLING

,
Noun.
An awkward, clumsy, irregular pace or gait.

Definition 2025

shambling

shambling

English

Verb

shambling

  1. present participle of shamble

Adjective

shambling ‎(comparative more shambling, superlative most shambling)

  1. Who walks while dragging or shuffling the feet.
    moving with a shambling gait
    a shambling giant of a man

Noun

shambling ‎(plural shamblings)

  1. An awkward, irregular gait.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/

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