(UK) A pool, often inflatable, only able to contain enough water to paddle as opposed to swim; a kiddie pool.
The talent pool in the Liberal Party is about as deep as a kids paddling pool.
There was a paddling pool here for the little uns but it's gone, and that's about it for Whitley Bay. Still a lovely little seaside town, out of fashion but it's still got excellent fish and chips shops 😋
(UK) A pool, often inflatable, only able to contain enough water to paddle as opposed to swim; a kiddie pool.
Paddling pool means: A pool, often inflatable, only able to contain enough water to paddle as opposed to swim; a kiddie pool.. 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.
Paddling pool means: A pool, often inflatable, only able to contain enough water to paddle as opposed to swim; a kiddie pool.. 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.
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Walks in nature. Seeing more wildlife coming out. Spending time in the garden. Outdoor bouncy castles at little events. I really wanna do a paddling pool actually….
paddling pool means: A pool, often inflatable, only able to contain enough water to paddle as opposed to swim; a kiddie pool.. Register: neutral, standard English. 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.
“The talent pool in the Liberal Party is about as deep as a kids paddling pool.”
“There was a paddling pool here for the little uns but it's gone, and that's about it for Whitley Bay. Still a lovely little seaside town, out of fashion but it's still got excellent fish and chips shops 😋”
“Walks in nature. Seeing more wildlife coming out. Spending time in the garden. Outdoor bouncy castles at little events. I really wanna do a paddling pool actually….”
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