← BackshareGuesswaddly/ˈwɑdli/adjectiveHaving or showing a clumsy, side-to-side walking motion.The baby took a few waddly steps before sitting down with a plop.Her waddly gait made everyone smile as she crossed the room.The penguin's waddly walk is charming but not very fast.SynonymsawkwardclumsyAntonymsgraceful