Meaning & use

Wibble

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British informal term meaning to wobble unsteadily, or to talk vaguely and indecisively.

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The stack of plates began to wibble dangerously as the waiter rushed past.

Stop wibbling and just tell me what you actually think.

A note on using this word

Wibble is chiefly used in British English, often as a lighthearted or humorous way to describe unsteady movement or vague talk.

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