What does the phrasal verb “toddle off” mean?

What are the definitions of “toddle off”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Leave, go home.

  It's geting late, so I'm going to TODDLE OFF home.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “toddle off”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb toddle off is to leave a place or go home, often in a casual or unhurried manner. It is usually used in informal situations.

What are the different verb forms of “toddle off”?

Root Verb	toddle off
Third Person Singular Present	toddles off
Present Participle	toddling off
Simple Past	toddled off
Past Participle	toddled off

Example

It's getting late, so I'm going to toddle off home.

Example

She toddles off to the store to buy some groceries.

Example

He is toddling off to the park to meet his friends.

Example

Yesterday, they toddled off to the beach for some fun in the sun.

Example

After the party, everyone toddled off to their homes.

What kind of phrasal verb is “toddle off”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“toddle off” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

It's late, so I think I'll toddle off now.

Example

After the movie, we toddled off to get some ice cream.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“toddle off” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

It's late, so I think I'll toddle off now.

Example

After the movie, we toddled off to get some ice cream.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “toddle off”?

Toddle off to bed

Go to bed, usually used for children or in a playful manner.

Example

It's past your bedtime, so toddle off to bed, little one.

Toddle off to work

Leave for work, often in a casual or unhurried manner.

Example

I need to toddle off to work now; see you later!

Toddle off somewhere

Go somewhere, often in a casual or unhurried manner.

Example

I'm going to toddle off to the library to study for a while.

Good things to know

Does “toddle off” have an informal or formal tone?

Toddle off is an informal phrasal verb used in casual conversations. It is not typically used in formal settings or written communication.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “toddle off”?

Synonyms

• leave
• depart
• go
• head off
• set off
• make tracks
• move on

Antonyms

• arrive
• come
• enter
• stay
• remain
• wait