what does "wallow in " mean? any other phrases that are synonymous with that? I will be grateful if you give some examples!
2007-03-26 21:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by johnson 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means you're sulking in your sorrow. You're feeling bad about yourself and you really have no intention of making yourself feel better.
Pigs "wallow" in mud. It's the same concept. You'll sit and mope, laze around in your own sorrow and sadness.
2007-03-26 23:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: 1wal·low
Pronunciation: 'wä-(")lO
Function: intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English walwen, from Old English wealwian to roll -- more at VOLUBLE
1 : to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
2 : to billow forth : SURGE
3 : to devote oneself entirely; especially : to take unrestrained pleasure : DELIGHT
4 a : to become abundantly supplied : LUXURIATE b : to indulge oneself immoderately
5 : to become or remain helpless
- wal·low·er /'wä-l&-w&r/ noun
2007-03-28 12:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a pity party
stay sad and keep reflecting on the problems
roll around in it
keep feeling sorry for yourself
2007-03-27 04:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to roll about in
2007-03-27 07:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋