What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
daddle
Example
The toddler daddled across the room, still learning to walk. [daddled: verb]
Example
The old man's legs daddled as he tried to stand up from the chair. [daddling: gerund or present participle]
wobble
Example
The table wobbled as I put my drink down. [wobbled: past tense]
Example
She wobbled on her high heels, trying to maintain her balance. [wobbling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wobble is more commonly used than daddle in everyday language. Wobble is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while daddle is less common and may be considered outdated or dialectical in some contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between daddle and wobble?
Both daddle and wobble are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
