fidgin fain

adjective

fidg·​in fain

ˈfijə̇nˌfān

chiefly Scottish

: restless with curiosity or excitement

Word History

Etymology

fidgin from present participle of fidge

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Rhymes for fidgin fain

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• gethsemane
• halothane
• hurricane