Meaning of the word tottering in English

What does tottering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tottering

US /ˈtɑː.t̬ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtɒt.ər.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

walking with unsteady steps, as if about to fall

Example:
The old man was tottering down the street.
The child took a few tottering steps before falling.
2.

about to collapse or fail

Example:
The old building was in a tottering state.
The company's finances were in a tottering position.
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