wobbly-aimed
|wob-bly-aimed|
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/ˈwɑːbli eɪmd/
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/ˈwɒbli eɪmd/
unsteady aim
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wobbly-aimed' originates from the English word 'wobbly,' which means 'unsteady or shaky,' combined with 'aimed,' meaning 'directed towards a target.'
Historical Evolution
'wobbly' comes from the Middle English word 'woblen,' meaning 'to move unsteadily,' and 'aimed' from the Old French 'esmer,' meaning 'to estimate or direct.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'wobbly' meant 'to move unsteadily,' and 'aimed' meant 'directed towards a target.' Together, they describe something that is unsteady in its direction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that is unsteady or shaky in its aim or direction.
The archer's wobbly-aimed shot missed the target.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 04:34
