Definition of fidget
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: uneasiness or restlessness as shown by nervous movements
—usually used in plural
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This new maze makes use of several marbles, and over twenty fidget spinners that gently turn and twist to push the marbles along.
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The peak of the fidget spinner craze has mostly passed, but that does not mean that there are not great minds who are still working on developing important advances in aimless spinning technology.
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The sensory room includes fidgets and other support materials, as well as comfy furniture, dimmable lights and access to Wi-Fi.
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And thus, the 2018 version of the fidget spinner was born.
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The Players’ Tribune tweeted out a short video of the former LSU coach discovering and playing with a fidget spinner.
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From one of those weird people selling fidget spinners on the side of the street?
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One child was pulling out a seemingly endless supply of fidget spinners, while another was gently petting a plush husky dog.
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Now, thanks to whatever Millennial disease made fidget spinners a necessary accessory, TV feels too passive.
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Origin and Etymology of fidget
irregular from fidge
NEW! Time Traveler
First Known Use: 1674
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearDefinition of fidget
: to move or act restlessly or nervously
: 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
Recent Examples of fidget from the Web
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Your fingertips fidgeted with a pinch of fabric on the bottom of your sweater.
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Don’t fidget: Sit calmly and comfortably, lean forward, eyes focused on your interviewer.
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The young crew members fidgeted, shuffled to hug different friends, or wiped tears from each other’s eyes.
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Durr fidgeted with her microphone and Hines-Allen toyed with the net around her neck as their coach congratulated Oregon State and prepared to let reporters in on the secret to Louisville's success.
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Bestselling items at the 2017 market included Korean socks, furry onesies, Asian beauty products and fidget spinners.
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Another tip leads Farr to Phip (Nigel Stock), a car salesman reduced to a sweating, fidgeting mass by the threat of exposure.
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Self is fidgeting with his motivational ploys and his lineups, while the players are still working to figure out their own roles.
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Nick, who has a habit of fidgeting with his wedding ring, answers no (more or less).
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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
Definition of fidget for Students
fidgeted;
fidgeting
: to move in a restless or nervous way
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