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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishRestless and unable to keep still.
Common pairings
a fidgety child
feeling fidgety
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Word forms
- Comparative
- fidgetier
- Superlative
- fidgetiest
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Etymology
From fidget plus the adjective ending -y.
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Rhymes for fidgety
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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.
