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teetering

|tee-ter-ing|

/ˈtiːtərɪŋ/

(teeter)

unsteady movement

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
teeter	teeters	teetered	teetered	teetering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'teeter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'teteren', where 'teter' meant 'to totter'.

Historical Evolution

'teteren' transformed into the modern English word 'teeter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to totter or sway', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth.

The vase was teetering on the edge of the table.

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Verb 2

present participle of 'teeter'.

She was teetering on her high heels.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41