"waddlesome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more waddlesome [comparative], most waddlesome [superlative]
Etymology: From waddle + -some. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|waddle|some|pos=adjective}} waddle + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} waddlesome (comparative more waddlesome, superlative most waddlesome)
  1. Characterised by a waddling gait.
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