All totter synonyms
totΒ·ter
T t verb totter
- lose it β to come to be without (something in one's possession or care), through accident, theft, etc., so that there is little or no prospect of recovery: I'm sure I've merely misplaced my hat, not lost it.
- whiffling β to blow in light or shifting gusts or puffs, as the wind; veer or toss about irregularly.
- wobble β to incline to one side and to the other alternately, as a wheel, top, or other rotating body when not properly balanced.
- wallow β to roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment: Goats wallowed in the dust.
- waddle β to walk with short steps, swaying or rocking from side to side, as a duck.
- commove β to disturb; stir up
- hobble β to walk lamely; limp.
- weltering β to roll, toss, or heave, as waves or the sea.
- idled β not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- overbalanced β Simple past tense and past participle of overbalance.
- gimp β a limp.
- joggle β to shake slightly; move to and fro, as by repeated jerks; jiggle: She joggled the key in the lock a couple of times before getting the door open.
- quake β (of persons) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like: He spoke boldly even though his legs were quaking.
- drop the ball β a spherical or approximately spherical body or shape; sphere: He rolled the piece of paper into a ball.
- gimped β a limp.
- go around β an act or instance of going around something, as a circle, course, or traffic pattern, and returning to the starting point.
- lurch β Archaic. the act of lurking or state of watchfulness.
- gimping β a limp.
- weaken β to make weak or weaker.
- cave in β If something such as a roof or a ceiling caves in, it collapses inwards.
- overbalancing β Present participle of overbalance.
- hang out β to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend.
- bobble β A bobble is a small ball of material, usually made of wool, which is used for decorating clothes.
- oscillate β to swing or move to and fro, as a pendulum does.
- commoving β Present participle of commove.
- goes around β to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- fall down β to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- zigzagged β a line, course, or progression characterized by sharp turns first to one side and then to the other.
- knock down β to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- fluffed β Simple past tense and past participle of fluff.
- break down β If a machine or a vehicle breaks down, it stops working.
- limp β to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.
- give way β manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way.
- hit the dirt β to drop to the ground
- joggling β Present participle of joggle.
- yoyo β a spoollike toy consisting of two thick wooden, plastic, or metal disks connected by a dowel pin in the center to which a string is attached, one end being looped around the player's finger so that the toy can be spun out and reeled in by wrist motion.
- jitter β jitters, nervousness; a feeling of fright or uneasiness (usually preceded by the): Every time I have to make a speech, I get the jitters.
- go belly up β the front or under part of a vertebrate body from the breastbone to the pelvis, containing the abdominal viscera; the abdomen.
- concuss β to injure (the brain) by a violent blow, fall, etc
- dithering β a trembling; vibration.
- falter β to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
- linger β to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave: We lingered awhile after the party.
- fluffing β light, downy particles, as of cotton.
- fishtail β to swerve or skid from side to side, as the rear end of a car.
- flop β to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- waver β to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- ease up β freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease.
- concussed β If someone is concussed, they lose consciousness or feel sick or confused because they have been hit hard on the head.
- whiffle β to blow in light or shifting gusts or puffs, as the wind; veer or toss about irregularly.
- overbalance β to outweigh: The opportunity overbalances the disadvantages of leaving town.