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teeter Definition and Meaning in English (teeter definition)

verb
Synonyms:totterwobblesway
Quick Answer • Definition

Teeter definition: To move or sway unsteadily, as if about to fall.

Definitions of Teeter

  1. 1verb

    To move or sway unsteadily, as if about to fall.

  2. 2verb

    To be on the verge of a significant change or collapse, often used metaphorically.

Example Sentences

casual

“The child began to teeter as he tried to walk for the first time.”

business

“The economy continues to teeter on the brink of recession.”

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third person singularteeters
past tenseteetered
present participleteetering

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Teeter definition: To move or sway unsteadily, as if about to fall.
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'Teeter' translates to 'teeter' in English. Teeter definition: To move or sway unsteadily, as if about to fall.
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