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Definition totter in British English

totter verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈtɒtə(r)/
1

to stand or move in a way that is not steady

Example

Jane tottered away on her high heels.

Synonyms and related words
stumble stagger limp
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.

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
Definition totter in British English