flutter

US /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/
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1.

fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly

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Butterflies fluttered among the flowers.
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The bird fluttered its wings before taking off.
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flithoverflickerquivertremble
2.

move or fall with a light, irregular, or trembling motion

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The curtains fluttered in the breeze.
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Her heart began to flutter with excitement.
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flickerquivertremblevibrateshiver
1.

a quick, light, and irregular movement

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She felt a flutter in her stomach.
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There was a sudden flutter of wings as the birds took flight.
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flickerquivertremorshiverpalpitation
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flutter kick