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doddering

adj · noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Mentally or physically infirm due to old age; senile.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A shaking or trembling movement, as of old age.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of dodder

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

mentally or physically infirm with age

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • his mother was doddering and frail

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: doddery, gaga, senile

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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