FIDGET


Meaning of FIDGET in English

[ 'fɪdʒɪt ]

■ verb ( ~s , ~ing , ~ed ) make small movements through nervousness or impatience.

■ noun a person who ~s.

↘(usu. ~s ) mental or physical restlessness.

Derivatives

~er noun

~iness noun

~y adjective

Origin

C17: from obs. or dialect fidge 'to twitch'.

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