Stagger around Meaning in English
expression
ˈstæɡɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
STAG-er uh-ROWND
stˈæɡɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
STAG-uh uh-ROWND
Definition
To walk or move unsteadily, as if you are about to fall, often because you are tired, drunk, or hurt.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Used for people or animals, often when talking about drunkenness, illness, or exhaustion. Can suggest a lack of balance or control. Not used for vehicles or objects.
Spanish: tambalearse - andar tambaleándosePortuguese (BR): cambalear-se - andar cambaleandoPortuguese (PT): cambalear - andar cambaleandoChinese (Simplified): 踉踉跄跄地走Chinese (Traditional): 搖搖晃晃地走Hindi: लड़खड़ाते हुए घूमनाArabic: يترنح حولBengali: লড়খড়ে হাঁটা - দুলে দুলে চলাRussian: шататься - идти шатаясьJapanese: ふらふら歩き回るVietnamese: loạng choạng đi lạiKorean: 비틀비틀 돌아다니다Turkish: sendeleyerek dolaşmakUrdu: لڑکھڑاتے ہوئے چلناIndonesian: berjalan terhuyung-huyung
Example Sentences
He staggered around after getting out of bed too quickly.
basic
The drunk man staggered around the street.
basic
The tired dog staggered around before lying down.
basic
I watched her stagger around after the long hike; she looked exhausted.
natural
After spinning around, the kids staggered around, laughing and trying not to fall.
natural
He tried to look normal, but he still staggered around the room after his surgery.
natural