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Definition of doddery

doddery

/ˈdɑː.dɚ.i/
dod · der · y
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• adjective

1

British Slow, unsteady, and frail in movement or mind, typically as a result of old age.

Example

"The retired professor had grown somewhat doddery on his feet, though his wit remained as sharp as ever."

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• Rhymes for doddery

• Nearby Words

docuseries
dodderer
doddering
doddery
dodecatheon
dodge
dodgeball

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the verb 'dodder' (to tremble or totter), a dialectal variant of 'dadder' of probable imitative origin, combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doddery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doddery
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