What does totter mean?

vi. to walk unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be unstable or shaky

totter

🇺🇸 /ˈtɑːtər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɒtə(r)/

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intransitive verb

to walk unsteadily, as if about to fall

After tripping, she had to totter to regain her balance.

to be unstable or shaky

The old building was tottering after the earthquake.

to walk unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be unstable or shaky

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Progressive tottering