Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tottering
verb
/ˈtɒt.ər.ɪŋ/
Definition
moving in an unsteady way, as if about to fall.
Examples
- The old man was tottering down the street, struggling to keep his balance.
- After the long hike, I felt my legs were tottering beneath me.
- The toddler was tottering around the living room, exploring every corner.
Meaning
Tottering describes a movement that is shaky or unstable, often used to refer to someone or something that is about to fall over or is wavering.
Synonyms
- teetering
- wobbling
- staggering
- swaying
