tottery

adjective

ˈtä-tə-rē How to pronounce tottery (audio)
Definition of totterynext
as in trembly
marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements with a tottery gait the frail, elderly woman slowly climbed the steps of the church

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  1. shaky
  2. wobbly
Adjective
  • One robotic arm was even programmed to play Jenga, a game capable of exposing the shaky hands of many humans.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • An increase in supply of bonds coupled with nerves about shakier government finances could prompt traders to demand higher yields.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of shaky
Adjective
  • There’s a wobbly job market and stubborn inflation, which make paychecks uncertain and diminish buying power.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Fewer and fewer companies offer pensions, however, making that stool increasingly wobbly.
    — Trina Paul,Dan Avery, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of wobbly
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totting (up)
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“Tottery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tottery. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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