fidgety

fidg·ety

adj \ˈfi-jə-tē\

Definition of FIDGETY

1

: inclined to fidget

2

: making unnecessary fuss : fussy

— fidg·et·i·ness noun

Examples of FIDGETY

1. He grew more fidgety with each passing hour.
2. <I get too fidgety to sit after a few minutes in a waiting room.>

First Known Use of FIDGETY

circa 1736

Related to FIDGETY

Synonyms: antsy, squirmy, twitchy, wiggly, wriggly

Antonyms: motionless, still

Related Words: aflutter, fluttery, twittery; quaking, quivering, shaking, shivering, shivery, shuddering, trembling; anxious, dithery, edgy, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, perturbed, restive, tense, troubled, uneasy, unquiet, upset, uptight, worried

Near Antonyms: calm, collected, cool, easy, relaxed

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