doddering

Meanings

• adjective

  Moving or acting in a clumsy and unsteady manner, especially as a result of old age or illness.

  - "His doddering grandfather could barely remember his own name."
  - "The old woman's doddering gait made it difficult for her to cross the street."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doddering
dawdling , maundering , pondering

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Variants

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doddering , dodder , doddered , dodderer , dodderers , dodders

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Etymology

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The word 'doddering' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'dodderian', which means 'to be stupid' or 'to be dazed'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to unsteady or clumsy movement, especially in old age.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'doddering' is often used to describe elderly people, but it can also be used to describe inanimate objects that are old and worn out.

2. In the movie 'The Best Years of Our Lives', the character Al Stephenson is described as a 'doddering old man'.

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Related Concepts

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1. senility: A state of advanced aging, characterized by a decline in physical and mental abilities.

2. infirmity: A state of weakness or ill-health, especially old age.

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Culture

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In literature, 'doddering' has been used to describe elderly characters who are forgetful, unsteady, and often comically inept. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or idea that is outdated or no longer relevant.

How to Memorize "doddering"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an elderly person moving slowly and unsteadily, with a wobbly gait and a confused expression.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doddering' with the image of an old person having trouble walking or remembering things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Doddering Old People Stumble and Fall' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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