Walt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Walter.
noun
  1. Someone who impersonates a veteran (retired member of the armed forces).
verb
  1. To roll; tumble
  2. To turn; cast; hurl; fling; overturn
adj
  1. unsteady; crank
phrase
  1. Acronym of we are learning to....

Pronunciation

/wɔːlt/ /wɒlt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Walt.wav

Word forms

Walt Walts Walt. walting walted vault more walt most walt

Etymology

Clipping of Walter. The derogatory British sense is a reference to the fictional character Walter Mitty from The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, a mild-mannered pushover who has wild fantasies about his life in various daring roles.

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