Meaning & use
wobbly
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shaking or moving unsteadily from side to side; unstable.
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The old chair felt wobbly, so he tightened its legs.
Her voice went wobbly with emotion as she gave the toast.
A note on using this word
Wobbly is informal and versatile, describing unsteady objects, voices, or even uncertain plans.
Words with a similar meaning
shakyunsteadyrickety
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Words with an opposite meaning
stablesteady
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