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tottering

/tɒˈtɛrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tottering mean?

verb

Past tense of totter, to walk or stand unsteadily, often because of weakness or illness.

Example

"The old man was tottering down the street, leaning heavily on his cane."

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