Definition

To shoot or move quickly and suddenly, often in a repeated manner.

Example

The cat would dartle around the garden, chasing after butterflies.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how fast those bees dartle around the flowers?

Yeah, they really know how to move quickly!

I wonder what makes them dartle like that all the time.

Probably looking for the best pollen to collect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Middle English 'dartlen', meaning to move quickly or to dart about. It describes a quick, sudden movement, often in a playful or lively manner.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone moving quickly and playfully, like a dart flying through the air — that's why 'dartle' means to move quickly.

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