Meaning of the word wallow in English
What does wallow mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wallow
US /ˈwɑː.loʊ/
UK /ˈwɒl.əʊ/
Verb
1.
to roll about or lie in mud or water, especially to keep cool or to clean oneself
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Pigs love to wallow in the mud.
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The buffaloes wallowed in the shallow river to escape the heat.
2.
to indulge in an unrestrained way in something that creates a pleasurable sensation
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He likes to wallow in self-pity after a setback.
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She spent the day wallowing in nostalgia.
Noun
an act or period of wallowing
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The pigs enjoyed a good wallow in the mud.
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After the breakup, she allowed herself a brief wallow in sadness.
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