Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dodder

verb
/ˈdɒdər/
Definition
To tremble or shake as from weakness or old age.
Examples
  • She began to dodder as she tried to stand up after sitting for so long.
  • The old man would dodder down the street, leaning on his cane for support.
Meaning
Dodder refers to the shaking or trembling often associated with frailty or the effects of aging.
Synonyms
  • totter
  • teeter
  • wobble