Other forms: toddling
To toddle is to walk unsteadily, as a small child does. Toddle across the room, toddling about, toddle off.
The unsteadiness comes from a high centre of gravity and short steps, which is why toddlers walk with their arms up and their feet wide. Toddle off is a light British way of saying leave. Note toddler, the child at that stage, which is the word's chief descendant.
1verbtoddleTo walk unsteadily, as a small child does.
“The little boy toddled across the room towards his father's open arms.”
toddle is an unsteady walking.
The origin of toddle is unknown, and it may be a by-form of totter. Toddler was formed from it.
Of unknown origin. Possibly a byform of totter.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA