adj
fidgety
FIHD-zhih-tee
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
Word Forms
fidgetier comparative, fidgetiest superlative
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Etymology
From fidget plus the adjective ending -y.