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Definitions for Fidget

[1] to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.
[2] to cause to fidget; make uneasy.
[3] Often fidgets. the condition or an instance of being nervously restless, uneasy, or impatient.
[4] Also fidg·et·er. a person who fidgets.
[5] (intr) to move about restlessly
[6] (intr often foll by with ) to make restless or uneasy movements (with something); fiddle he fidgeted with his pen
[7] (tr) to cause to fidget
[8] (tr) to cause to worry; make uneasy
[9] (often plural) a state of restlessness or unease, esp as expressed in continual motion he's got the fidgets
[10] a person who fidgets

Words related to Fidget

fret, squirm, twiddle, jiggle, twitch, chafe, trifle, play, fuss, toss, hitch, jump, wiggle, fiddle, bustle, stir, worry, jitter, joggle

Words nearby Fidget

fidelio, fidelism, fidelista, fidelity, fidge, fidget, fidgety, fido, fiducial, fiduciary, fiduciary bond

Origin of Fidget

1665–75; compare dial. fidge to fidget, akin to the synonymous expressive words fitch, fig, fike; compare Old Norse fīkjast to be eager, Old Swedish fīkja to be restless

Other words from Fidget

fidg·et·ing·ly , adverb
un·fidg·et·ing , adjective

Word origin for Fidget

C17: from earlier fidge , probably from Old Norse fīkjast to desire eagerly

Synonyms for Fidget

fret, jiggle, squirm, twiddle, twitch, bustle, chafe, fiddle, fuss, hitch, jitter, joggle, jump, play, stir, toss, trifle, wiggle, worry, be antsy, be hyper, be nervous, be on pins and needles, be spooked, be wired