ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/noun 1verb 2forms 3phrases 1 noun1 •the joint where the leg meets the foot, and the part of the body around it verb2 •(slang) To walk.Supposing we all ankled over to the huts […] — 1951 •To cyclically angle the foot at the ankle while pedaling, to maximize the amount of work applied to the pedal during each revolution. formsankled · ankling · ankles Phrases with ankle show ankleTo provide a hint or to reveal partial information in order to gain attention or arouse interest.