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Rareteeter
The correct spelling is teeter.
How to pronounce teeter
noun
IPA: /ˈtiːtə/
Say it like: Tee-ter
The correct spelling is teeter. A teeter-totter or seesaw. For example: "He teetered on the brink of the precipice."
Usage Examples
“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.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A teeter-totter or seesaw.
verb
- 1.To tilt back and forth on an edge.
- 2.To be indecisive.
- 3.To be close to becoming a typically negative situation.
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