Sekirov Dictionary

staggering

/ˈstæɡəɹɪŋ/

noun 4
adjective 2
forms 3

noun4

The motion of one who staggers.
•
The spacing out of various actions over time.
- As a result of the recommendation of the Committee of Inquiry into London Transport, a Government-sponsored scheme for the staggering of working hours in London has been announced. — 1955
The condition of being staggered or amazed.
In animation, the repetition of a sequence of frames to show struggling effort

adjective2

Lurching, floundering.
•
Incredible, overwhelming, amazing.
- The army suffered a staggering defeat.

forms

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