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Definition totter in American English

totter verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈtɑtər/
1

to stand or move in a way that is not steady

Example

Jane tottered away on her high heels.

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2

if a system or process totters, it becomes weak and looks as if it will soon stop or be destroyed

Example

The peace talks were tottering on the brink of collapse.

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Definition totter in American English