Doddery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Doddery is an adjective meaning Doddering, trembly, shaky.
Meaning
Doddering, trembly, shaky.
Example Sentences
The old boy's so doddery now he can hardly finish the course at all. I timed him today. It took him seventy-five seconds.
That is not to say that he became a doddery old man — far from it. He was just a bit thoughtful at times, and I would catch him looking at me pensively.
Word Forms
- dodderier
- dodderiest
Synonyms for doddery
Depending on context, synonyms include old, senile, gaga, doddering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gaga, doddering, senile, old, tottlish, quavering.
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