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fidget

fidg·et

fidget

 
 
pronunciation:
fI jiht
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: verb
inflections: fidgets, fidgeting, fidgeted
definition 1: to move in a nervous or restless way.
Tom fidgeted in his seat as his teacher handed out papers.
similar words:
fuss
definition 2: to make small, restless movements using your hands; fiddle (often followed by "with").
Stop fidgeting with your food.
similar words:
fuss
Word Combinations  About this feature
(v.)fidget + adverb around, bit, uncomfortably
(v.)fidget + nounHelp bench, bottle, bottom, button, chair, cigarette, dinner, foot, hem, key, knob, lack, leg, minute, pencil, pew, ring, row, seat, silence, sleeve, tie  [See all][See only the most frequent]
derivations: fidgety (adj.), fidgetingly (adv.), fidgeter (n.)