Verb
The pile of books teetered and fell to the floor.
She teetered down the street in her high heels.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
With Elena’s regime teetering, Zubak could be just the right brute to tip it over.—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2024 Jacobson eventually teetered downstairs in his bathrobe.—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 24 Jan. 2024
Noun
There’s a level of intention and care in each look below that teeters equally between functional and chic.—Essence, 21 June 2024 Grieving the loss of her wife and thoroughly unprepared for the reality of raising a child alone, Kris teeters on the edge of collapse, fumbling in a daze of alcohol, shame, and self-loathing.—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for teeter
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English titeren to totter, reel; akin to Old High German zittarōn to shiver
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