wabble - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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wabble (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word "wabble" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈwæb.əl/

Meaning and Usage

"Wabble" refers to the act of moving unsteadily from side to side or to shake or sway, often in a way that suggests instability. The word is less common in everyday use compared to its variants like "wobble." It is typically used in more informal contexts. Frequency of use is relatively low, and it is more commonly encountered in written language compared to oral speech.

Example Sentences

  1. The jelly began to wabble on the plate as I placed it on the table.
    Translation: Желе начало колебаться на тарелке, когда я поставил его на стол.

  2. As the boat hit the waves, it started to wabble dangerously.
    Translation: Когда лодка попала на волны, она начала опасно колебаться.

  3. Her knees began to wabble after running the marathon.
    Translation: Ее колени начали колебаться после того, как она пробежала марафон.

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "wabble" is not frequently found in idiomatic expressions. However, its close relative "wobble" appears in various idiomatic phrases and colloquial expressions. Here are some examples:

  1. "Wobble like a jelly" – to be unsteady or unstable.
    Translation: Колебаться, как желе.
    Example: After the earthquake, the buildings wobbled like jelly.
    Translation: После землетрясения здания колебались, как желе.

  2. "Wobble on your feet" – to be unsteady while trying to walk.
    Translation: Колебаться на ногах.
    Example: He was so tired that he started to wobble on his feet.
    Translation: Он так устал, что начал колебаться на ногах.

  3. "Wobble in one's decision" – to be indecisive or unsure about a decision.
    Translation: Колебаться в своем решении.
    Example: She began to wobble in her decision to move to another city.
    Translation: Она начала колебаться в своем решении переехать в другой город.

Etymology

The word "wabble" seems to be an informal variant or an alteration of "wobble." "Wobble" itself traces back to the early 19th century, possibly imitative of a swaying or shaking motion. The playful alteration to "wabble" might have emerged from colloquial use or specific dialects.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Using "wabble" might not be as common as its synonyms, but it's a playful and informal way to describe that same sense of instability.



25-07-2024