Meaning of the word fidget in English

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fidget

US /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/

UK /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/

make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience

Example:

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He tends to fidget when he's nervous.

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Stop fidgeting and pay attention!

Synonym:

squirm wriggle twitch jiggle shuffle

a small, restless movement of the body or limbs

Example:

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He made a nervous fidget with his hands.

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Her constant fidgets were distracting.

Synonym:

twitch jiggle squirm restlessness

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