adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   stumbling, staggering; with the movement of one who is tipsy

   "To these, by the door L. C., the CURATE and the NOTARY, arm in arm; the latter owl-like and titubant"

Synonyms

All synonyms

lurchinglurchingreelingstaggeringstumblingunsteady

Example

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"To these, by the door L. C., the CURATE and the NOTARY, arm in arm; the latter owl-like and titubant"

Etymology

From French titubant, present participle of tituber, from Latin titubāre (“falter”).

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