FIDGET


Meaning of FIDGET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fɪdʒɪt ]

( fidgets, fidgeting, fidgeted)

1.

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

Brenda fidgeted in her seat.

VERB : V

Fidget around and fidget about mean the same as fidget .

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

PHRASAL VERB : V P

2.

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

He fidgeted with his tie...

= fiddle

VERB : V with n

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