What does tottering mean?
Tottering means present participle and gerund of totter.
Tottering
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of totter.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of totter
- Unsteady, precarious or rickety.
- Unstable, insecure or wobbly.
- The movement of one who totters.
Example Sentences
Its faint descent tried the powers of the horse to keep back the car, and so feeble were his totterings that I began to fear we should miss the train[…]
Synonyms for tottering
Antonyms for tottering
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tottering
- most tottering
- totterings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tottering?
Common synonyms include precarious, rickety, shaky, unsteady.
What is the opposite of tottering?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tottering in a sentence?
Its faint descent tried the powers of the horse to keep back the car, and so feeble were his totterings that I began to fear we should miss the train[…]
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