Definition of fidget
1 : uneasiness or restlessness as shown by nervous movements —usually used in plural
2 [2fidget] : one that fidgets
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Cut to present day, and colette currently carries fidget spinners (though it might be sold out), alongside its more fashion-y merch, like Vetements.
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And now, ICYMI, fidget spinners are heading to Sephora.
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A giant reverse-lockout trigger on the backside of the shifter is more distracting and odd than a fidget spinner, and the shifter’s action and feel are more utilitarian than pleasing.
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OLD BRIDGE, N.J. -- Police in New Jersey are asking for help identifying a man who allegedly tried to lure children to his car using fidget spinners.
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A South Texas university, which is touting the creation of the world's smallest fidget spinner, proves that.
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Schools across the U.S. and Europe may have begun banning fidget spinners, but the popular children's toy has nothing on the new kid's contraption sweeping China.
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Getty To see this uncomfortable moment in action, watch below—and special shout out to Barron's fidget spinner.
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Getty To see this uncomfortable moment in action, watch below—and special shout out to Barron's fidget spinner.
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Origin and Etymology of fidget
irregular from fidge
fidget
Definition of fidget
intransitive verb
: to move or act restlessly or nervously
transitive verb
: to cause to move or act nervously
Examples of fidget in a Sentence
He was constantly fidgeting in his chair.
small children are likely to fidget in church
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For those people lucky enough to live in Korea, the Folder Flip 2 will provide the enduring satisfaction of fidgeting with the flippable and foldable staple of many awkward teen years.
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The thing that stands out in watching their interaction is the seemingly involuntary fluidity with which Scott repeatedly reaches out to soothe Gregory, who stops fidgeting only to watch the crowd for seconds at a time.
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The three big trends of 2017: fidget spinners, male rompers and brands pulling their ads from undesirable content.
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As if worrying about funding and quality teachers weren’t enough, now schools on both sides of the Atlantic are dealing with a mighty serious problem of another sort: fidget spinners and their cousins, fidget cubes.
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Danielle is requesting the hot toy of the moment: fidget spinners.
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DeGrom was visited by Collins and a team trainer at the start of the seventh inning after fidgeting with his throwing hand.
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On the internet, fidget spinners have been touted as helping individuals with autism or ADHD curb anxiety and become more focused.
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Wearing a cowboy hat, Ryan fidgeted before the cameras.
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First Known Use of fidget
1754
FIDGET Defined for English Language Learners
fidget
Definition of fidget for English Language Learners
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: to make a lot of small movements because you are nervous, bored, etc. : to move or act in a nervous or restless way
FIDGET Defined for Kids
fidget
playDefinition of fidget for Students
fidgeted
;fidgeting
: to move in a restless or nervous way
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