Teeter (Verb)
Meaning
Move unsteadily, with a rocking motion.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The child began to teeter on the edge of the chair as she reached for the high shelf.
- She teetered precariously on her heels as the crowd pushed forward at the concert.
- The tightrope walker started to teeter, struggling to regain balance in the strong winds.
- The little girl teetered on one leg while trying to tie her shoelaces.
- After a few glasses of wine, Sarah began to teeter on her way back to the table.