Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
titubate
Verb
/ˈtɪt.ju.beɪt/
Definition
To stagger or walk unsteadily, often as a result of intoxication or impairment.
Examples
- After a few drinks, he began to titubate down the street.
- The athlete was forced to titubate after suffering an injury during the match.
- Fainting made her titubate before she finally collapsed.
Meaning
The term refers to a swaying or stumbling walk, typically caused by a loss of coordination or balance.
Synonyms
- Stagger
- Wobble
- Totter
- Stumble