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Definition wobble in American English

wobble verb

verb
/ˈwɑb(ə)l/
1

to rock slightly from side to side, or to make something do this

Example

I wouldn't sit on that chair - it wobbles.

Synonyms and related words
swing bounce rock
1.1

to go somewhere while moving from side to side as if you are going to fall

Example

Bill's out of hospital and wobbling around on crutches.

Synonyms and related words
stumble stagger limp
2

to lose confidence about doing something

Example

U.S. resolve appeared to wobble yesterday.

Example

a wobbling economy

Synonyms and related words
give up on despair darken
3

if your voice wobbles, it goes up and down, usually because you are frightened or not confident, or you are trying not to cry

Synonyms and related words
break choke crack
Definition wobble in American English