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Definition wobbly in British English

wobbly adjective

adjective
/ˈwɒbli/
1

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

Example

a wobbly chair/table/wheel

Synonyms and related words
loose slack free-floating
1.1

not held firmly in place

Example

a wobbly tooth

Synonyms and related words
loose slack free-floating
2

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

Example

She still felt a bit wobbly on her feet.

Synonyms and related words
ill frail unfit tired exhausted sleepy
3

not strong, confident, or certain

Example

I'm still feeling a bit wobbly after the divorce.

Example

The party was quite good, after a bit of a wobbly start (=at the start it seemed it would not be enjoyable).

Synonyms and related words
uncertain unsure doubtful shy uncertain retiring
4

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

Synonyms and related words
adenoidal appealing a voice like a foghorn
Definition wobbly in British English