Teeter Definition

tētər
teetered, teetering, teeters
verb
teetered, teetering, teeters
To totter, wobble, waver, etc.
Webster's New World
To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate.
American Heritage
To be close to or in danger of failure or ruin.
The housing market teetered on the edge of collapse.
American Heritage
To tilt back and forth on an edge.
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teeters

Teeter-totter.

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Origin of Teeter

  • Middle English titeren probably from Old Norse titra to shake

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Teeter Sentence Examples

  • Taran saw the two struggling figures teeter dangerously close to the edge of a pit.

  • It's truely a magnificent sight to behold, but sadly, this is about as good as it gets, and where everything starts to teeter in the wrong direction.

  • He liked to teeter on the edge, He 's supposed to stay behind the hedge.

  • A rhinestone camo purse may teeter on the glamorous side, but unless it's completely covered in gleaming stones or employs the camouflage pattern very discreetly, chances are it won't pass muster at a truly dressy function.

  • This height is perfect because it's not high enough to make you teeter unsteadily, and not low enough to make your calves ache.

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Words Starting With

TTETEE

Words Ending With

RERTER

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Words Starting With T and Ending With R

Starts With T & Ends With RStarts With TE & Ends With RStarts With T & Ends With ER

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With T6 Letter Words Ending With R