TOTTERY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

tottery

adjective

ˈtä-tə-rē

Definition of tottery

as in trembly

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements with a tottery gait the frail, elderly woman slowly climbed the steps of the church

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Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

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Leatherman uses the example of tightening a screw on a wobbly picnic table to tie the bit tool into the Picnic theme, but the implement really seems far handier for EDC purposes than for serving or eating meals in the great outdoors.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
The relentless Karlaftis didn’t record the Chiefs’ first sack of the game, but got enough of Kirk Cousins’ right arm to create a wobbly pass intercepted by Xavier Nwankpa.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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totters

tottery

totting (up)

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