teeter-totter

Meaning

Noun

1. (Canada, US, childish, often) A seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center.
2. (Atlantic-Canada, Northeastern, US, childish, often) A type of glider swing; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a tandem swing attached to a swingset, with two riders facing each other.

Verb

To ride a seesaw.

Synonyms

seesaw

teeter

teetertotter

teeterboard

dandle board

tilting board

hickey horse

play at see-saw

balance

teeter board

lever

rock

🪨

roll

scend

totter

Translations

balancín

tapecul

bascule

Wippe

gangorra

altalena

balançoire

Wippschaukel

balancé

wip

wipwap

balanço

báscula

Balancê

balancearse

Etymology

Either from teeter + totter, or from a reduplication of either element.