tumble up
verb phrase
Pronunciation: [ˈtʌmbəl ʌp]
Definition
To move upwards by tumbling or rolling, often in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner, typically used for children or small animals navigating stairs or slopes.
Examples
The playful puppy would often tumble up the small hill in the garden.
With a giggle, the baby started to tumble up the sofa cushions.
How to Use tumble up
- tumble up (phrasal verb)
- to move upwards by tumbling or rolling — "The playful puppy would tumble up the small hill in the garden."
- tumble up [something] (prepositional phrase)
- to move upwards by tumbling or rolling over or onto something — "The toddler managed to tumble up the last few steps of the stairs."
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