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tottering
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tot·ter·ing

adjective \ˈtä-tə-riŋ\

Definition of TOTTERING

1
a : being in an unstable condition <a tottering building>
b : walking unsteadily
2
: lacking firmness or stability : insecure <a tottering regime>
— tot·ter·ing·ly adverb

Examples of TOTTERING

  1. <after the accident, she was only able to take a few tottering steps at a time>

First Known Use of TOTTERING

1534

Related to TOTTERING

Synonyms
aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shuddering, shuddery, shaky, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling (also wabbling), wobbly (also wabbly)

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