fidget
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B1
/ˈfɪdʒɪt/
restless movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fidget' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fiken,' where 'fiken' meant 'to move restlessly.'
Historical Evolution
'fiken' transformed into the modern English word 'fidget' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move restlessly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who fidgets.
She's such a fidget; she can't sit still for a minute.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.
He couldn't stop fidgeting during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45