CultureSeptember 1, 2026

shambling

SHAM-buh-ling

Definition

Moving in a slow, awkward, or shuffling way, often associated with a dragging or uncoordinated gait.

Etymology

Originating in the late 16th century, 'shamble' originally meant to walk with an awkward, unsteady gait, likely derived from the noun 'shamble,' which referred to a bench or table used by butchers.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how later zombie films follow the original, clumsy, and shuffling physical movements established by Dawn of the Dead.

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