tottering

adjective tot·ter·ing \ˈtä-tə-riŋ\

Definition of TOTTERING

a : being in an unstable condition <a tottering building>

b : walking unsteadily

: lacking firmness or stability : insecure <a tottering regime>

— tot·ter·ing·ly adverb

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Synonyms: aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shuddering, shuddery, shaky, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling (also wabbling), wobbly (also wabbly)

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