wobble noun – Definition, Usage Example, and Word Origin

A wobble (noun) refers to a short moment of hesitation or uncertainty, especially when someone loses confidence or focus.

The team is experiencing a mid-season wobble.

The term wobble originated in the mid-17th century.

Author’s Summary: The noun wobble describes a brief lapse of confidence or steadiness, first recorded in English during the 1600s.

Oxford Learner's Dictionaries — 2025-11-28