Teetering Meaning in English
word · lemma: teeter
ˈtitɝɪŋ
TEE-ter-ing
tˈiːtəɹɪŋ
TEE-tuh-ring
Definition
Being unsteady and likely to fall or collapse, or being close to making a decision or change.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes someone or something physically wobbly ('teetering on the edge'), but often used figuratively for situations at risk or moments of indecision. Common with phrases like 'teetering between' choices or 'teetering on the brink.' Informal, vivid word.
Spanish: tambaleándose - oscilandoPortuguese (BR): balançando - oscilandoPortuguese (PT): oscilar - balançarChinese (Simplified): 摇摇欲坠 - 摇摆不定Chinese (Traditional): 搖搖欲墜 - 搖擺不定Hindi: डगमगाता हुआ - अस्थिरArabic: يتأرجح - يترنحBengali: দুলছে - টলছেRussian: шататься - колебатьсяJapanese: ぐらぐらする - 迷うVietnamese: lảo đảo - do dựKorean: 휘청거리다 - 망설이다Turkish: sallanmak - kararsız kalmakUrdu: لڑکھڑانا - ہچکچاناIndonesian: bergoyang - bimbang
Example Sentences
The glass was teetering on the edge of the table.
basic
She was teetering as she learned to ride a bike.
basic
The chair is teetering, be careful.
basic
She’s teetering on the edge of making a big decision.
natural
The company is teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.
natural
He kept teetering between telling the truth and keeping quiet.
natural