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teetering

Teetering (noun) means the state of wobbling unsteadily, close to falling or collapsing. Example: “The company was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.”

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The state of wobbling unsteadily, close to falling or collapsing.
"The company was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy."

How to use teetering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something unstable and close to falling, literally or figuratively (like a business close to failing).

Common pairings
teetering on the edge/brink

Word forms

teeterings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “teetering” mean?

The word “teetering” means the state of wobbling unsteadily, close to falling or collapsing. In plain terms, describes something unstable and close to falling, literally or figuratively (like a business close to failing).

How do you use “teetering” in a sentence?

Here is “teetering” used in a sentence: “The company was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.”

What part of speech is “teetering”?

“Teetering” is a noun.

What is the meaning of teetering?

"teetering" (noun) means the state of wobbling unsteadily, close to falling or collapsing.

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