verb
teeter
Teeter (verb) means to rock unsteadily from side to side on a narrow point.
verb
1
To rock unsteadily from side to side on a narrow point.
"He teetered on the brink of the precipice."
2
To move about unsteadily, as if about to fall.
3
To be unable to decide; to hold back from acting.
"We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity."
4
To be on the verge of something usually bad happening.
"Despite appearances, the firm was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy."
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Etymology
An alteration of titter.
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What is the meaning of teeter?
"teeter" (verb) means to rock unsteadily from side to side on a narrow point.
What is another word for teeter?
Other words for "teeter" include seesaw, totter.
What are the different meanings of teeter?
"teeter" has 3 main meanings: 1. To rock unsteadily from side to side on a narrow point; 2. To move about unsteadily, as if about to fall; 3. To be unable to decide; to hold back from acting.
