Wobbles Meaning in English
word · lemma: wobble
ˈwɑbəɫ
WAH-buhlz
wˈɒbəlz
WOB-uhlz
Definition
Moves unsteadily from side to side or shakes slightly. It is often used to describe something that can't keep still or is about to fall over.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always describes physical movement (tables wobble, chairs wobble), but can be used figuratively for voices or confidence. Usually informal or neutral. Typical with objects that are loose or unstable.
Spanish: tambalea - se tambaleaPortuguese (BR): balança - oscilaPortuguese (PT): balança - oscilaChinese (Simplified): 摇晃 - 摇摆Chinese (Traditional): 搖晃 - 搖擺Hindi: डगमगाता है - हिलता हैArabic: يتمايل - يهتزBengali: দুলে - দুলতে থাকেRussian: качается - шатаетсяJapanese: ぐらぐらするVietnamese: lắc lưKorean: 흔들리다Turkish: sallanır - yalpalanırUrdu: ڈولتا ہے - ہلتا ہےIndonesian: bergoyang
Example Sentences
The table wobbles when you touch it.
basic
Her chair wobbles a lot.
basic
The toy wobbles but does not fall down.
basic
My voice wobbles when I’m nervous.
natural
Watch out, the ladder wobbles if you climb too fast.
natural
The cameraman’s hand wobbles a bit in this scene.
natural