TITTUPPY

Etymology

Adjective

tittuppy (comparative more tittuppy, superlative most tittuppy)

Given to tittuping; lively; prancing.

shaky; unsteady

Break down! Oh! Lord! Did you ever see such a little tittuppy thing in your life? There is not a sound piece of iron about it. The wheels have been fairly worn out these ten years at least—and as for the body!

Source: Wiktionary


Tit"tup*py, a.

Definition: Given to tittuping; gay; lively; prancing; also, shaky; unsteady.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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