First Known Use: before 12th century
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1wallow
verb wal·low \ˈwä-(ˌ)lō\
: to spend time experiencing or enjoying something without making any effort to change your situation, feelings, etc.
: to roll about in deep mud or water
Full Definition of WALLOW
intransitive verb
1
: to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner <hogs wallowing in the mud>
2
: to billow forth : surge
3
: to devote oneself entirely; especially : to take unrestrained pleasure : delight
4
a : to become abundantly supplied : luxuriate <a family that wallows in money> b : to indulge oneself immoderately <wallowing in self-pity>
5
: to become or remain helpless <allowed them to wallow in their ignorance>
— wal·low·er \ˈwä-lə-wər\ noun
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Origin of WALLOW
Middle English walwen, from Old English wealwian to roll — more at voluble
Rhymes with WALLOW
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2wallow
noun
Definition of WALLOW
1
: an act or instance of wallowing
2
a : a muddy area or one filled with dust used by animals for wallowing b : a depression formed by or as if by the wallowing of animals
3
: a state of degradation or degeneracy
First Known Use of WALLOW
15th century
WALLOW[1] Defined for Kids
1wallow
verb wal·low \ˈwä-lō\
wal·lowedwal·low·ing
Definition of WALLOW for Kids
1
: to roll about in or as if in deep mud
2
: to seem to want to be unhappy
2wallow
noun
Definition of WALLOW for Kids
: a muddy or dust-filled area where animals roll about
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