dodder

/ˈdɒdər/

Definitions

1. noun

an old person, especially one who is becoming weak or frail

“The elderly woman’s doddering movements caught the attention of the onlooker.”

2. verb

to move unsteadily, as if about to fall

“The old man was doddering down the stairs.”

3. noun

a type of flowering plant, especially a type of honeysuckle or a type of climber

“The garden was overgrown with dodder, which was choking the life out of the other plants.”

Synonyms

  • stagger
  • wobble

Antonyms

  • stabilize
  • steady