halting — slow and hesitant, especially in speech or movement
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: slow and hesitant, especially in speech or movement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 느리고 주저하는, 특히 말이나 움직임이
Korean pronunciation: **홀**팅
Example Sentences
- My boss's halting Korean made the meeting hilariously long.
- She took halting steps on the icy sidewalk.
- His halting explanation only made us more confused.
halting
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɔːltɪŋ//
slow and hesitant, especially in speech or movement
A nervous student makes halting steps toward classmates in the hallway
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Halting while salting, as the ground starts faulting!
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Origin
From the Old Norse word 'haltr' meaning 'lame' or 'limping,' which entered English through Middle English. The word evolved to describe anything that proceeds with difficulty or hesitation, as if limping along.
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“My boss's halting Korean made the meeting hilariously long.”
“She took halting steps on the icy sidewalk.”
“His halting explanation only made us more confused.”
“The robot's halting dance moves went viral on TikTok.”
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