adj

fidgety

FIHD-zhih-tee

Fidgety (adj) means Unable to sit or stay still; restless, often from nerves, boredom, or impatience. Example: “The children grew fidgety after an hour in the waiting room.”

adj

Unable to sit or stay still; restless, often from nerves, boredom, or impatience.

"The children grew fidgety after an hour in the waiting room."

"He gets fidgety whenever he has to speak in public."

How to use fidgety

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRestless and unable to keep still.

Common pairings

a fidgety child feeling fidgety

Word forms

fidgetier comparative, fidgetiest superlative

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Etymology

From fidget plus the adjective ending -y.

Rhymes for fidgety

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fidgety” mean?

The word “fidgety” means unable to sit or stay still; restless, often from nerves, boredom, or impatience. In plain terms, restless and unable to keep still.

How do you pronounce “fidgety”?

“Fidgety” is pronounced FIHD-zhih-tee (/ˈfɪd͡ʒɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “fidgety” in a sentence?

Here is “fidgety” used in a sentence: “The children grew fidgety after an hour in the waiting room.”

What part of speech is “fidgety”?

“Fidgety” is an adjective.