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Totterer: meaning, definitions and examples

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totterer

 

[ หˆtษ’tษ™.rษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movement instability

A totterer is someone or something that moves unsteadily or with difficulty. This term often describes a person, typically a child or an elderly individual, who has trouble maintaining balance while walking. It can also refer to an object that wobbles or tips over easily. This kind of movement can be due to various reasons, including physical weakness or impairment, intoxication, or a surface that is uneven. Overall, the word conveys a sense of precariousness in movement, suggesting a risk of falling.

Synonyms

staggerer, unsteady person, wobbler.

Examples of usage

  • The totterer struggled to walk on the cobblestone path.
  • She felt like a totterer after spinning in circles.
  • The toddler was a totterer as he learned to take his first steps.

Translations

Translations of the word "totterer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tambalear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเค–เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wackeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terhuyung-huyung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chybotaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚ใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tituber

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tambalearse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sendelmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„ํ‹€๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู…ุงูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kymรกcet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรฝbaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๆ‘†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zibati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตาฃัะตะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒซแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rpษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tambalear

Etymology

The word 'totterer' derives from the Old English 'toterian', which means to stagger or sway. Its formation includes the suffix '-er', which is commonly used in English to denote a person who performs an action. Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, often related to the movement of individuals who are unsteady due to age or some physical limitation. The notion of tottering evokes vulnerability and a lack of control over physical balance. Over the years, its usage expanded from strictly referring to humans to include objects that are unstable or prone to collapsing. The evolution of the word reflects society's growing awareness of mobility issues and the challenges faced by certain groups, further embedding it in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,674, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.