wobbling

[ wob-ling ]

adjective

1. that wobbles or causes to wobble.

Other Word Forms

• wobbling·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of wobbling¹

First recorded in 1650–60; wobble + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Those in the area reported a sudden jolt of energy, with some screaming and seeing high-rise buildings wobbling like jelly.

From BBC

With leaders Ireland wobbling to a win in Cardiff, France Dublin-bound and the prospect of Italy and Wales to come - both distinct bonus-point birdie chances - England are in the title mix.

From BBC

Its mechanical elements — the wobbling pins in particular — add a unique dynamic.

From Los Angeles Times

When he lifted his hand, his fingers were so badly mangled, he thought it looked like they were wobbling in the air.

From Los Angeles Times

The concentration of the pair was not even broken by two brief floodlight failures and a spectator wobbling a beer snake next to the sightscreen.

From BBC