First Known Use: 15th century
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1totter
intransitive verb tot·ter \ˈtä-tər\
: to move or walk in a slow and unsteady way
: to become weak and likely to fail or collapse
Full Definition of TOTTER
1
a : to tremble or rock as if about to fall : sway b : to become unstable : threaten to collapse
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Origin of TOTTER
Middle English toteren
2totter
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TOTTER[1] Defined for Kids
totter
verb tot·ter \ˈtä-tər\
tot·teredtot·ter·ing
Definition of TOTTER for Kids
1
: to sway or rock as if about to fall
2
: to move unsteadily : stagger
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