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Definition wobbly in American English

wobbly adjective

adjective
/ˈwɑbli/
1

moving from side to side in a way that is not steady

Example

a wobbly chair/table/wheel

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1.1

not held firmly in place

Example

a wobbly tooth

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2

feeling weak and having trouble standing or walking, especially because you are sick or tired

Example

She still felt a little wobbly on her feet.

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4

if your voice is wobbly, it goes up and down, usually because you are frightened, not confident, or are going to cry

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Definition wobbly in American English