Totter is a verb that describes the action of swaying or wobbling unsteadily, often as if about to fall. This movement can be seen in various contexts, such as a toddler learning to walk or a person trying to maintain balance on a narrow surface. The term conveys a sense of instability and precariousness. In a broader sense, "totter" can also refer to objects that are unstable, like a stack of books that might topple over. The word is often used in literature and everyday conversation to illustrate a lack of balance, whether physical or metaphorical, such as in the phrase "tottering economy" referring to economic instability.