wobbly

noun

UK/ˈwɒb.ᵊl.i/
US/ˈwɑː.bᵊl.i/

Phrases of wobbly noun

  • throw a wobbly

    To react with extreme anger or distress, often unexpectedly.

    He threw a wobbly when he found out he'd missed out on the promotion.

adjective

UK/ˈwɒb.ᵊl.i/
US/ˈwɑː.bᵊl.i/

Definitions of wobbly adjective

movement

  1. Moving unsteadily from side to side.

    • A wobbly ladder/table.

    • I've been resting in bed due to the flu, and my legs still feel a bit wobbly.

    • The toddler took a few wobbly steps in my direction.

certainty

  1. informal

    Being uncertain or indecisive; wavering between two opinions.

    • Last week I was certain I was doing the right thing, but now I'm starting to feel a bit wobbly about it.

    • I've been feeling a bit wobbly about whether to move house.

    • She is feeling wobbly about whether to accept the new job.