stagger — to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstæɡər/
Korean meaning: 비틀거리며 걷다, 휘청거리다
Korean pronunciation: **스태**거
Example Sentences
- The zombie staggered through the mall, scaring shoppers away.
- The company decided to stagger employee vacations during summer.
- I was staggered to learn that my cat has been ordering pizza online.
stagger
VERB//ˈstæɡər//
to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

a person takes awkward, wobbly steps forward with arms stretched out for balance. Their body sways from side to side as they struggle to maintain control while moving. After spinning around too quickly from dizziness, they now move in an uneven zigzag pattern. Each step looks uncertain as if they might fall at any moment. A concerned friend reaches out to steady them while other pedestrians look on with worry. People nearby step aside to give them space as they continue their unsteady journey. someone moving unsteadily as if about to fall
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The swagger turns to stagger when facing the dagger!
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Origin
고대 노르웨이어 'stakra'(밀어내다, 찌르다)에서 유래하여, 균형을 잃고 휘청거리는 동작을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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“The zombie staggered through the mall, scaring shoppers away.”
“The company decided to stagger employee vacations during summer.”
“I was staggered to learn that my cat has been ordering pizza online.”
“She staggered under the pile of books she was carrying.”
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