shambling

adjective

sham·bling ˈsham-b(ə-)liŋ

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: characterized by slow awkward movement

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Jul. 2025.

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