Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
     
Lookup History
fidget

fidg·et

fidget

 
 
pronunciation:
fI jiht
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, noun
features:
Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: fidgets, fidgeting, fidgeted
definition 1: to move one's body nervously and restlessly.
He fidgeted in his chair as he waited for the test results.
similar words:
fuss
definition 2: to make small, aimless or restless movements using your hands; fiddle (often fol. by "with").
Don't fidget with your tie! You'll look nervous in the interview.
similar words:
fuss
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: (often pl.) a state of nervous unease or impatience.
definition 2: one who is habitually uneasy or restless.
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivations: fidgety (adj.), fidgetingly (adv.), fidgeter (n.)