staggering
|stag-ger-ing|
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/ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
(stagger)
unsteady movement or shock
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stagger' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stakeren', where 'stakeren' meant 'to totter'.
Historical Evolution
'stakeren' transformed into the modern English word 'stagger'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to totter or move unsteadily', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'stagger', meaning to walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
He was staggering after drinking too much.
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Adjective 1
so astonishing or overwhelming as to stun or shock.
The staggering cost of the project was unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45