Funny & Image-Evoking Verbs Flashcards

1
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To leap or dance about in a lively and playful manner

A

Cavort

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2
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To move or act slowly, idly, or with little purpose

A

Dawdle

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3
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To scribble or draw aimlessly or absentmindedly

A

Doodle

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4
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To change direction, opinion, or position abruptly or repeatedly

A

Flip-flop

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5
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To move or flap rapidly and lightly, like the wings of a bird or a butterfly

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Flutter

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6
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To laugh loudly, boisterously, and with great amusement

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Guffaw

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7
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To walk or move with difficulty, often due to injury or stiffness

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Hobble

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8
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To move or act awkwardly, especially due to being in a state of transition from adolescence to adulthood

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Hobbledehoy

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9
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To walk or move in a leisurely or unhurried manner

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Mosey

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10
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To think or ponder in a casual or aimless manner

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Noodle

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11
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To make a light, rhythmic, and rapid tapping or patter sound, like that of raindrops

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Pitter-patter

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12
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To walk or move in a lively, spirited, or exaggerated manner

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Prance

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13
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To walk or move by dragging or sliding the feet along the ground

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Shuffle

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14
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To make a hissing or frying sound, typically when cooking

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Sizzle

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15
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To make a splashing or watery noise, usually by stepping into water or liquid

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Splosh

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16
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To wriggle or twist the body in a contorted or uncomfortable manner

A

Squirm

17
Q

To walk or stomp heavily, often with a purposeful or forceful manner

A

Tromp

18
Q

To walk with short, tottering or shuffling steps, often with a swaying motion, like a duck

A

Waddle

19
Q

To blow or move with a light and gentle breeze

A

Whiffle

20
Q

To wave or signal with a rapid back-and-forth movement

A

Wigwag

21
Q

To twist, squirm, or wriggle in a sinuous or playful manner

A

Wriggle

22
Q

To scatter or spread in a messy or explosive manner

A

Splatter

23
Q

To argue or raise objections over trivial matters

A

Quibble

24
Q

To fall or roll clumsily

A

Tumble

25
Q

To move unsteadily from side to side

A

Wobble

26
Q

To manipulate objects skillfully in the air, typically for entertainment purposes

A

Juggle

27
Q

To move or act clumsily or awkwardly

A

Bumble

28
Q

To fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

A

Plop

29
Q

To laugh in a silly, high-pitched manner

A

Giggle

30
Q

To scatter or distribute small droplets or particles over something

A

Sprinkle