General
stotter
What does stotter mean?
To stagger, reel or bounce; often of a drunk person's walk.
"He stottered hame efter closing time."
Origin
Scots 'stot' (to bounce/rebound) + frequentative '-er'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stotter' mean?
To stagger, reel or bounce along unsteadily — often used of a drunk person's walk.
How do you use 'stotter'?
You'd say 'he stottered home after closing time' about someone lurching along drunk.
Where does 'stotter' come from?
From the Scots verb 'stot', meaning to bounce or rebound, plus the frequentative ending '-er'.
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