verb

fidget

FIHJ-iht

Fidget (verb) means to move restlessly or make small nervous movements. Example: “The kids started to fidget halfway through the long assembly.”

verb

To move restlessly or make small nervous movements.

"The kids started to fidget halfway through the long assembly."

"He fidgets with his pen whenever he's nervous."

How to use fidget

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo move or twitch restlessly, usually from nervousness or boredom.

Common pairings

fidget with something fidget spinner fidget nervously

Word forms

fidgeted past tense, fidgetted past tense, fidgets singular

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Etymology

From the older word fidge ("to fidget"), with the frequentative ending -et added.

Rhymes for fidget

Bridget

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fidget” mean?

The word “fidget” means to move restlessly or make small nervous movements. In plain terms, to move or twitch restlessly, usually from nervousness or boredom.

How do you pronounce “fidget”?

“Fidget” is pronounced FIHJ-iht (/ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “fidget” in a sentence?

Here is “fidget” used in a sentence: “The kids started to fidget halfway through the long assembly.”

What part of speech is “fidget”?

“Fidget” is a verb.