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fluttering

Fluttering (noun) means Rapid, irregular back-and-forth movement. Example: “The fluttering of the flag caught her attention.”

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Rapid, irregular back-and-forth movement.
"The fluttering of the flag caught her attention."

How to use fluttering

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In plain EnglishThe quick, irregular movement of something light, like a flag or wings.

Common pairings
fluttering of wings fluttering leaves

Word forms

flutterings plural

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What does “fluttering” mean?

The word “fluttering” means rapid, irregular back-and-forth movement. In plain terms, the quick, irregular movement of something light, like a flag or wings.

How do you use “fluttering” in a sentence?

Here is “fluttering” used in a sentence: “The fluttering of the flag caught her attention.”

What part of speech is “fluttering”?

“Fluttering” is a noun.

What is the meaning of fluttering?

"fluttering" (noun) means rapid, irregular back-and-forth movement.

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