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ankle

The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

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#1·Apr 26, 2026Global

The skeletal joint which connects the foot with the leg; the uppermost portion of the foot and lowermost portion of the leg, which contain this skeletal joint.

Origin: From , ancle, ankyll, from (compare anclēow > Modern , ancliff, ancley), from , from ; akin to , ökli, , , enkel, , , , and perhaps , ancha, from the . Compare with , finger, . Compare haunch and Greek prefix joint, crooked, bent.. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Have you ever had to wear an ankle monitor? For what and what was it like?”

    — r/AskAnAmerican· Apr 2026
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#2·Apr 26, 2026Global

(slang, ambitransitive) To walk.

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Ankle means: To walk.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

ankle means: To walk.. Register: very informal, slang. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • “That's the chair you get your foot caught in that twists your ankle when you try to sit in it at the pool when you were a kid.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Every Loki In Stockings comes with a bonus Loki In Sanrio Ankle Socks underneath! ^///^”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “the maggie shade.. give him a break he’s running out wild and free now that his ankle’s better”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Yes, trying to keep a lid on it! But in all honesty the ankle is better than expected - less pain than I thought and have been told to ignore it anyway - and it’s a basic lack of fitness and other aches and pains that need to be worked through.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Wow! Tedious indeed but it's working well (and fast!). I've been on welbutrin, as an appetite suppressor and an antidepressant and it's largely worked well, but I need more daily cardio and I have a pretty nasty ankle injury, so it's a bit challenging.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 26, 2026Global

(cycling) To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution.

1951, Anthony Buckeridge, Jennings’ Little Hut, London: Collins, 1973, Chapter15, p.178,[https://archive.org/details/jenningslittlehu0000buck/page/178/mode/1up?q=ankled]
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  • “Innova Inversion Table with Adjustable Headrest, Reversible Ankle Holders, and 300 lb Weight Capacity #innova #adjustablepositions #adjustableheadrest #ankleholders”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “New work boots survived their first day, though I’m not sure my ankle bones did as they’re not as padded as my old ones. Might wear the old ones tomorrow though as I’m finally allowed back to full time work hours (with breaks).”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Total Gym PILS Men & Women Full Body Pilates Workout Kit, w/ Instructional DVD, Toe Bar, Leg Pull Accessory, Leg Extension Rope, & Ankle Cuffs, Black #Women'sFitness #Men'sFitness #Pilates”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “second day of interview for new job almost def crunched my ankle lmaoo”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The dedication WHA has to Qifrey in that skintight turtleneck. I feel like a Victorian man seeing a hint of ankle”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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