doddering
adjective
dod·der·ing ˈdä-d(ə-)riŋ 
: showing or involving a loss of physical or cognitive abilities in old age
—often used disparagingly in phrases like a doddering old fool
her doddering uncle
as we approach our doddering years
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Even Kathy Hilton is like a ghost of her former self, with Jen Tilly taking the crown of doddering kook away from her. —
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 The show provided a side of the singer few had seen — a bit doddering, sometimes befuddled and the source of the series’ comedy. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 The show, which served as a precursor to such powerful reality programs as Keeping Up with The Kardashians, presented Osbourne as doddering, gibberish-spewing dad but one who adores his family unendingly. —Jim Farber, Billboard, 22 July 2025 Sure, this doddering middle-aged version of Ozzy Osbourne was every bit as much a persona as the earlier guy. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for doddering
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026 The show provided a side of the singer few had seen — a bit doddering, sometimes befuddled and the source of the series’ comedy. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025 The show, which served as a precursor to such powerful reality programs as Keeping Up with The Kardashians, presented Osbourne as doddering, gibberish-spewing dad but one who adores his family unendingly. —Jim Farber, Billboard, 22 July 2025 Sure, this doddering middle-aged version of Ozzy Osbourne was every bit as much a persona as the earlier guy. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for doddering
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“Doddering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/doddering. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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