Main Entry:

¹flut·ter

Pronunciation:

\ˈflə-tər\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English floteren to float, flutter, from Old English floterian, frequentative of flotian to float; akin to Old English flēotan to float — more at fleet

Date:

before 12th century

intransitive verb1: to flap the wings rapidly2 a: to move with quick wavering or flapping motions b: to vibrate in irregular spasms3: to move about or behave in an agitated aimless mannertransitive verb: to cause to flutter

— flut·ter·er \-tər-ər\ noun

— flut·tery \-tər-ē\ adjective