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
