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Definitions for Fidgeting
[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 Fidgeting
fidgetfret, squirm, twiddle, jiggle, twitch, chafe, trifle, play, fuss, toss, hitch, jump, wiggle, fiddle, bustle, stir, worry, jitter, joggle
Words nearby Fidgeting
fidgetfidelio, fidelism, fidelista, fidelity, fidge, fidget, fidgety, fido, fiducial, fiduciary, fiduciary bond
Origin of Fidgeting
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 Fidgeting
fidg·et·ing·ly , adverb
un·fidg·et·ing , adjective
Word origin for Fidgeting
C17: from earlier fidge , probably from Old Norse fīkjast to desire eagerly
Synonyms for Fidgeting
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