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- [tee-ter]
- /ˈti tər/
- /ˈtiː.tər/
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- [tee-ter]
- /ˈti tər/
Definitions of teetering word
- verb without object teetering to move unsteadily. 1
- verb without object teetering to ride a seesaw; teetertotter. 1
- verb with object teetering to tip (something) up and down; move unsteadily. 1
- noun teetering a seesaw motion; wobble. 1
- noun teetering a seesaw; teetertotter. 1
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Origin of teetering
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; variant of dial. titter, Middle English titeren < Old Norse titra tremble; cognate with German zittern to tremble, quiver
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Parts of speech for Teetering
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preposition
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teetering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
teetering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for teetering
adj teetering
- fluctuant — fluctuating; varying; unstable.
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