Stagger ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Stagger ( verb )

1. Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
2. Cause to walk or move unsteadily.
3. Make (someone) feel very surprised or shocked.

Origin:

Late 16th century: probably of scandinavian origin and related to norwegian stagra "to totter".

Examples:

1. He staggered out of the bar.
2. She staggered under the weight of the box.
3. The ship was staggering in the heavy seas.
4. The news staggered him.
5. The blow staggered him and he nearly fell.

(As a noun)

Stagger ( noun )

1. Walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
2. Cause to walk or move unsteadily.
3. Make (someone) feel very surprised or shocked.

Origin:

Late 16th century: probably of scandinavian origin and related to norwegian stagra "to totter".

Examples:

1. He staggered out of the bar.
2. She staggered under the weight of the box.
3. The ship was staggering in the heavy seas.
4. The news staggered him.
5. The blow staggered him and he nearly fell.