Answer: ankledeep

AnswerCrossword Clue
ANKLEDEEPNowhere near in over one's head?
ANKLEDEEPWading, perhaps
ANKLEDEEPCompletely involved
ANKLEDEEPMuch involved
ANKLEDEEPVery involved
ANKLEDEEPShallow.
ANKLEDEEPLike the water in inflatable kiddie pools, typically
ANKLEDEEPLike kiddie-pool water, often
ANKLEDEEPMore than a little involved