teetering Meaning & Definition
What Does Teetering Mean?
Teetering is a verb that means present participle and gerund of teeter. As a noun, it means A precarious motion or situation, risking a fall or collapse.
Teetering Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of teeter
Teetering as a Noun
- A precarious motion or situation, risking a fall or collapse.
the teeterings of the financial market
Verb
- To tilt back and forth on an edge.
He teetered on the brink of the precipice.
- To be indecisive.
We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity.
- To be close to becoming a typically negative situation.
Despite appearances, the firm was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
Synonyms of Teetering
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Teetering synonyms and antonyms →Teetering in a Sentence
the teeterings of the financial market
He teetered on the brink of the precipice.
We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity.
Despite appearances, the firm was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
Word Forms & Grammar
teetering
teetering (plural teeterings)