Synonyms for

Waller

Verb / ˈwɔ:lɜ: / Another word for waller — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to roll the body lazily or clumsily in water or mud

Synonyms & similar words

waller thomaswrightwaller fatswaller roll flounder splash soak immerse bathe drench submerge plunge douse souse duck dip sprawl lounge loaf laze loll recline rest

Synonyms by register

Formal

barrier obstruction impediment hindrance

Informal

block stop jam hitch

Literary

bulwark rampart barricade

Antonyms

free open unrestricted unobstructed accessible clear

Common collocations

  • hit a waller
  • overcome a waller
  • face a waller
  • a formidable waller
  • a solid waller

Word family

noun wall

Usage note

The term 'waller' is not a standard English word. It appears to be a nonce word or a misspelling. If you mean 'wall', it refers to a continuous vertical structure.

Example sentences

  1. The hippo likes to waller in the river.
  2. The dog wallered in the mud and got all dirty.
  3. The pig wallered in the mud to cool off from the sun.
  4. The kids enjoyed wallering in the pool on a hot day.
  5. The elephant wallered in the water to clean itself.

Quotes

  • I like to waller in the muddy, stinky water and let the fish kiss my face. - Unknown
  • I've wallered in the mud before. It's like this thick, oozy, gooey mud. - Taylor Lautner
  • I wallered in self-pity and almost missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime. - Liz Murray

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