Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Shambling · Sham·bling · IPA /ˈʃæmblɪŋ/ a. n. 01 a. Characterized by an awkward, irregular pace; as, a shambling trot; shambling legs. 1. Characterized by an awkward, irregular pace; as, a shambling trot; shambling legs. 02 n. An awkward, irregular gait. 1. An awkward, irregular gait.