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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