Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stagger

verb
/ˈstæɡər/
Definition
To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
Examples
  • She began to stagger after spinning around too quickly.
  • The drunk man tried to stagger down the street, but kept bumping into things.
  • As he saw the heights, he staggered back in fear.
Meaning
To stagger means to move in a way that shows you’re having difficulty standing or walking, often due to being off balance or under the influence of something.
Synonyms
  • Teeter
  • Lurch
  • Sway
  • Dither