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toddle Definition

tod·dle (täd′'l)

intransitive verb -·dled, -·dling

to walk with short, uncertain steps, as in very early childhood

Etymology: ? freq. of totter, via N dial. doddle < ?

noun

the act of toddling or a toddling movement

toddle Synonyms

toddle

v.

waddle, stalk, wobble; see walk 1.

toddle Usage Examples

Object

  • round: Both are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, so even those too young to toddle round can join in the fun.
  • stage: Since he had grown out of the toddling stage, he and I had become very close.
  • child: There will also be free milk and bananas for toddling children to enjoy after the walk.

Converse of object

  • sponsor: Bright Beginnings will be holding a sponsored toddle on Woodhouse Moor on June 10 in aid of Barnardo's.
  • organize: Thousands of under fives are taking part in organized toddles for the event which is now in its 10th year.

Adjective modifier

  • own: Back to top ^ Will my own Toddle be covered by Barnardo's insurance?
  • short: Pushchair & Toddler Walk 1 Join us for a short toddle of 1.5 miles along the new all-purpose trails from Delamere Visitor Center.

Modifying Another Word

  • all: It's set to be the biggest ever with over 100,000 children all toddling for Barnardo's.
  • then: As children start to crawl and then toddle they reach new dangers which you need to be aware of before they become a problem.
  • just: Or, if you're already familiar with Yahoo Discussion groups, just toddle off to their website and join there.
  • back: So off I toddled back to the other end of the hospital to the x-ray department.
  • again: So off I toddled again, back to the Clinic.
  • now: Now toddle off little flea as I have more interesting things to occupy me.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • along: Yes, it can be frustrating toddling along at 30mph through towns.
  • off: All we have to do to avoid ' Them ' is to toddle off to bed at nine.
  • around: Once your child starts toddling around confidently without support, he's likely to be ready for his first pair of shoes.
  • down: I used to toddle down to Jon's crib early in the morning in my PJ's.
  • up: Now, in 1891, we see a common or garden boot-maker like Henry Stables toddling up Scafell Pike for a jaunt.

Followed by a transitive particle

off: Well, it was now time to toddle off home at the end of great day.

Particle object:

home: Well, it was now time to toddle off home at the end of great day.