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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishTo move or twitch restlessly, usually from nervousness or boredom.
Common pairings
fidget with something
fidget spinner
fidget nervously
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- fidgets
- Past tense
- fidgeted, fidgetted
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The kids started to _____ halfway through the long assembly.
Etymology
From the older word fidge ("to fidget"), with the frequentative ending -et added.
Rhymes for fidget
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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.
