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