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Balter

2023/10/31
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Balter is a verb that means to dance or move clumsily. 

Our word of the day comes from Old English and has been around since the 16th century. Here’s an example of balter in use:

Watching my dad balter around the living room when he hears his favorite song can be embarrassing. But let’s be honest, I’ve been known to dance around like a dork myself on occasion.