shambling

adjective

sham·​bling ˈsham-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce shambling (audio)
: characterized by slow awkward movement

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shambling was in 1592

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“Shambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shambling. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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