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titubear — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • hesitate verb To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.
  • reel noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
  • teeter verb To tilt back and forth on an edge.
  • wobble verb To move unsteadily from side to side, rocking rather than moving smoothly.

Senses

titubear is used for these senses in English:

  • hesitate (intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.
  • reel To walk shakily or unsteadily; to stagger; move as if drunk or not in control of oneself.
  • teeter (figuratively) To be indecisive; to hesitate.
  • wobble (intransitive) To move with an uneven or rocking motion, or unsteadily to and fro.

reel — full definition

  1. noun A cylindrical device on which thread, film, cable, or fishing line is wound.
  2. noun A lively traditional dance, especially from Scotland, or its music.
  3. noun A short video, especially one posted on a social media app.
  4. verb To stagger or lose one's balance, or to feel dizzy or shocked.
  5. verb To wind something onto a reel, or pull it in.

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