noun
fidgeting
Fidgeting (noun) means Small, restless movements made without really meaning to, usually from boredom or nervousness. Example: “She noticed his constant fidgeting during the interview.”
noun
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Small, restless movements made without really meaning to, usually from boredom or nervousness.
"She noticed his constant fidgeting during the interview."
"His fidgeting with the pen annoyed everyone in the meeting."
How to use fidgeting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe little restless movements — tapping, jiggling, twisting — people make when they cannot sit still.
Common pairings
nervous fidgeting
stop fidgeting
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Word forms
- Plural
- fidgetings
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Rhymes for fidgeting
meeting
dieting
greeting
fleeting
riveting
tweeting
marketing
competing
picketing
carpeting
targeting
trumpeting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fidgeting” mean?
The word “fidgeting” means small, restless movements made without really meaning to, usually from boredom or nervousness. In plain terms, the little restless movements — tapping, jiggling, twisting — people make when they cannot sit still.
How do you use “fidgeting” in a sentence?
Here is “fidgeting” used in a sentence: “She noticed his constant fidgeting during the interview.”
What part of speech is “fidgeting”?
“Fidgeting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of fidgeting?
"fidgeting" (noun) means small, restless movements made without really meaning to, usually from boredom or nervousness.
