flutter

²flutter

noun

Definition of FLUTTER

1

: an act of fluttering

2

a : a state of nervous confusion or excitement b : flurry, commotion c : abnormal spasmodic fluttering of a body part <treatment of atrial flutter>

3

a : a distortion in reproduced sound similar to but of a higher pitch than wow b : fluctuation in the brightness of a television image

4

: an unwanted oscillation (as of an aileron or a bridge) set up by natural forces

5

chiefly British : a small speculative venture or gamble

Examples of FLUTTER

1. With a flutter of wings, the birds settled into the nest.
2. The flutter of the flame cast shadows on the ceiling.
3. He was in a flutter until he found his keys.
4. The news of her resignation caused quite a flutter.
5. have a flutter on a horse in the second race

First Known Use of FLUTTER

1641

Related to FLUTTER

Synonyms: burst, flare, flare-up, flash, flicker, flurry, outbreak, outburst, spurt

Antonyms: sure thing

Related Words: recrudescence, recurrence, renewal; binge, jag, spree; boost, increase, pickup, upswing, upturn; epidemic, eruption, explosion, paroxysm; deluge, flood, rush, spate, surge, volley; commotion, furor, uproar

Near Antonyms: calm, doldrums, slump

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Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

Rhymes with FLUTTER

butter, clutter, gutter, mutter, shutter, splutter, sputter, strutter, stutter, utter