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fluttering

|flut-ter-ing|

/ˈflʌtərɪŋ/

(flutter)

quick movement

Base Form	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
flutter	flutters	fluttered	fluttered	fluttering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'flutter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fluteren', where 'flut-' meant 'to move quickly'.

Historical Evolution

'fluteren' transformed into the modern English word 'flutter'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move quickly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move lightly and quickly'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'flutter'.

The butterfly was fluttering its wings gently.

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Adjective 1

moving quickly and lightly in a way that is not steady.

The fluttering leaves created a soothing sound.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45