Verb
The pile of books teetered and fell to the floor.
She teetered down the street in her high heels.
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Caricature-like proportions were another signature — from a giant beehive, bold gold jewelry and teetering peep-toe pumps to diminutive halter dresses and ultra-skinny jeans.—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 The 15-year-old stands out, teetering on the edge of becoming overly oaky but pulling back just in time with rich notes of leather, tobacco, vanilla, and brown sugar.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 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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