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Definition of fidgeting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
behaviorsmall restless movements made from nervousness or boredom
- His constant fidgeting distracted the whole class.
Adjective
1.
restlessmoving restlessly or nervously
- The fidgeting child couldn't sit still during the long ceremony.
2.
impatientshowing signs of impatience or unease
- Her fidgeting hands revealed her anxiety before the interview.
Origin of fidgeting
English, fidget (to move restlessly) + -ing (action)
Terms with fidgeting included in their meaning
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nervous fidgeting
fidget or move side to side nervously
stillness
remain motionless without fidgeting
fidgeting
touch or fiddle with something repeatedly
fidgeting
twist the ends of a moustache with fingers
fidgeting
handle or play with something in a restless way
movement
fidgeting or playing with something
fidgeting
person who fidgets with objects unconsciously
Examples of fidgeting in a sentence
Her fidgeting with the pen grew worse as the presentation dragged on. The fidgeting audience grew impatient during the lengthy speech. Her fidgeting hands gave away her nervousness. His fidgeting movements made it clear he was nervous. The child's fidgeting behavior annoyed the teacher.
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- French:agitation, agité, ...
- German:Zappeln, zappelig, ...
- Italian:irrequietezza, irrequieto, ...
- Spanish:inquietud, inquieto, ...
- Portuguese:agitação, inquieto, ...
- Chinese:坐立不安, 坐立不安的, ...
- Japanese:そわそわ, そわそわしている, ...
- Arabic:تَمَلْمُل, مُتَمَلْمِل, ...
- Hebrew:פִּרְפּוּר, חֲסַר מְנוּחָה, ...
- Russian:ёрзание, непоседливый, ...
- Ukrainian:йорзання, неспокійний, ...
- Hindi:बेचैनी से हिलना-डुलना, बेचैन, ...
Definition of fidget - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
restless movementmove restlessly, often with hands or feet, from nervousness or boredom
- He began to fidget during the long meeting.
Noun
1.
movementnervous wriggling or twitching motion
- His fidget was noticeable during the interview.
2.
restless statestate of restlessness or unease
- He was in a constant fidget before the exam.
3.
fidget objectobject intended to be fidgeted with
- The fidget was popular among students.
4.
habitual personperson who fidgets habitually
- She's such a fidget during meetings.
Images of fidget
object intended to be fidgeted with
Expressions with fidget
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small toy spun between fingers for stress relief
He played with his fidget spinner during class.
small object handled to reduce stress or relax
He used a fidget toy to calm his nerves.
Origin of fidget
English, fidge (to move restlessly)
Examples of fidget in a sentence
The child will fidget with pencils while studying math. The child's fidget was distracting in class. I noticed his fidget during the long meeting. The child's fidget was noticeable during the long ceremony. Her fidget was apparent as she waited for the interview. He always carried a fidget to meetings.
The new fidget was shaped like a cube. My brother is a fidget when he has to wait. Even as a child, Maya was a fidget.
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- French:s'agiter, mouvement nerveux, ...
- German:zappeln, Zappeln, ...
- Italian:agitarsi, irrequietezza, ...
- Spanish:inquietarse, inquietud, ...
- Portuguese:mexer-se inquietamente, inquietação, ...
- Chinese:坐立不安, 小动作, ...
- Japanese:そわそわする, そわそわ, ...
- Arabic:تَحَرَّكَ بِقَلَق, تململ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנוֹעֵעַ, תְּזוּזָה עַצְבָּנִית, ...
- Russian:ёрзать, ерзание, ...
- Ukrainian:соватися, метушня, ...
- Hindi:बेचैन होना, छटपटाहट, ...
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