flutter
FLUH-tuh
Flutter (verb) means to flap or move quickly and irregularly. Example: “The curtains fluttered in the breeze.”
verb
1
To flap or move quickly and irregularly.
"The curtains fluttered in the breeze."
"Her heart fluttered nervously before the interview."
noun
1
A rapid, irregular fluttering movement or feeling.
"She felt a flutter of nerves before walking on stage."
How to use flutter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, light, irregular movement — like wings, eyelashes, or a nervous heartbeat.
Common pairings
flutter of wings
heart flutters
flutter of nerves
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Word forms
- Plural
- flutters
- Third person singular
- flutters
- Past tense
- fluttered
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Etymology
From Old English floterian, "to float about, flutter," related to the word "float."
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What does “flutter” mean?
The word “flutter” means to flap or move quickly and irregularly. In plain terms, a quick, light, irregular movement — like wings, eyelashes, or a nervous heartbeat.
How do you pronounce “flutter”?
“Flutter” is pronounced FLUH-tuh (/ˈflʌtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “flutter” in a sentence?
Here is “flutter” used in a sentence: “The curtains fluttered in the breeze.”
What part of speech is “flutter”?
Depending on how it is used, “flutter” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “flutter” come from?
The word “flutter” comes from Old English. From Old English floterian, "to float about, flutter," related to the word "float.".
How many meanings does “flutter” have?
“Flutter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to flap or move quickly and irregularly.
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