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fidgetily

|fidg/et/i/ly|

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/ˈfɪdʒɪtɪli/

(fidgety)

restless movement

Base FormNounVerb
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'fidgety' originates from the English word 'fidget', which is derived from the Middle English word 'fiken', meaning 'to move restlessly'.

Historical Evolution

'fiken' transformed into the English word 'fidget', and eventually became the modern English word 'fidgety'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move restlessly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'restless or uneasy'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a restless or uneasy manner.

She sat fidgetily in her chair, unable to focus on the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41