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Stagger Definition & Meaning

stagger
noun
  1. an unsteady uneven gait
verb
  1. walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room"
  2. walk with great difficulty; "He staggered along in the heavy snow"
  3. to arrange in a systematic order; "stagger the chairs in the lecture hall"
  4. astound or overwhelm, as with shock; "She was staggered with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake"

"Stagger" in song lyrics

See how stagger is used in real songs:

  • "I recognize the cankers by the mechanical stagger"
    Aesop Rock — Dead Pan
  • "Reagardless if you stagger"
    Akinyele f/ Curly — Sha La La
  • "I swing it for Das EFX, when I flex I won't stagger"
    Das EFX — Straight Out The Sewer

Usage tips for "stagger"

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Frequently asked questions

What does stagger mean?
an unsteady uneven gait walk as if unable to control one's movements; "The drunken man staggered into the room" walk with great difficulty; "He staggered along in the heavy snow" to arrange in a systematic order; "stagger the chairs in the lecture hall" astound or overwhelm, as with shock; "She was staggered with bills after she tried to rebuild her house following the earthquake"
What part of speech is stagger?
Stagger is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does stagger have?
Stagger has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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