fidget
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1fidg·et

noun \ˈfi-jət\

Definition of FIDGET

1
: uneasiness or restlessness as shown by nervous movements —usually used in plural
2
[2fidget] : one that fidgets

Origin of FIDGET

irregular from fidge
First Known Use: 1674

Rhymes with FIDGET

2fidget

verb

Definition of FIDGET

intransitive verb
: to move or act restlessly or nervously
transitive verb
: to cause to move or act nervously

Examples of FIDGET

  1. He was constantly fidgeting in his chair.
  2. <small children are likely to fidget in church>

First Known Use of FIDGET

1754

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