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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