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Totter Definition & Meaning

totter
verb
  1. move without being stable, as if threatening to fall; "The drunk man tottered over to our table"
  2. walk unsteadily; "small children toddle"
  3. move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

"Totter" in song lyrics

See how totter is used in real songs:

  • "Ayatollah, high roller nine totter"
    U-God f/ Inspectah Deck, Letha Face, Method Man — Rumble
  • "To talk ere the tot could totter,"
    Hottentot Tot
  • "teeter totter"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "totter"

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Frequently asked questions

What does totter mean?
move without being stable, as if threatening to fall; "The drunk man tottered over to our table" walk unsteadily; "small children toddle" move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
What part of speech is totter?
Totter is a verb.
How many definitions does totter have?
Totter has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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