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teeter
[ tee-ter ]
verb (used without object)
- to move unsteadily.
- to ride a seesaw; teetertotter.
verb (used with object)
- to tip (something) up and down; move unsteadily.
noun
- a seesaw motion; wobble.
- a seesaw; teetertotter.
teeter
/ ˈtiːtə /
verb
- to move or cause to move unsteadily; wobble
noun
- another word for seesaw
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Word History and Origins
Origin of teeter1
1835–45; variant of dial. titter, Middle English titeren < Old Norse titra tremble; cognate with German zittern to tremble, quiver
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Word History and Origins
Origin of teeter1
C19: from Middle English titeren, related to Old Norse titra to tremble, Old High German zittarōn to shiver
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Example Sentences
It looks like another fight for survival for the Toffees, teetering two places and just one point above the relegation zone.
From BBC
In it, the Puerto Rican singer pays homage to the infectious Caribbean rhythms, teetering between his bad-boy image and sensual energy.
From Los Angeles Times
There are images of students teetering on stilts, of kids who look too small to be there playing with toy soldiers in a puddle of milk.
From Los Angeles Times
And with the SNP teetering on the brink, it turned to John Swinney.
From BBC
"DCMS should continue to keep a close eye on English rugby union clubs that have been teetering on the edge," he added.
From BBC
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