FIDGET


Meaning of FIDGET in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If you ~, you keep moving your hands or feet slightly or changing your position slightly, for example because you are nervous, bored, or excited.

Brenda ~ed in her seat.

VERB: V

Fidget around and ~ about mean the same as ~ .

There were two new arrivals, ~ing around, waiting to ask questions.

PHRASAL VERB: V P

2.

If you ~ with something, you keep moving it or touching it with your fingers with small movements, for example because you are nervous or bored.

He ~ed with his tie...

= fiddle

VERB: V with n

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