tottering

adjective

tot·ter·ing | \ ˈtä-tə-riŋ

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Definition of tottering

1a : being in an unstable condition a tottering building

b : walking unsteadily

2 : lacking firmness or stability : insecure a tottering regime

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

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The first known use of tottering was in 1534

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