Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fidgeter

noun
/ˈfɪdʒɪtər/
Definition
A person who makes small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.
Examples
  • As a fidgeter, she often taps her fingers on the table during meetings.
  • The teacher noticed that many of the students were fidgeters, struggling to stay still for long periods.
  • He was such a fidgeter that he could hardly sit still for the entire movie.
Meaning
Someone who tends to fidget or move restlessly, often due to anxiety or a lack of focus.
Synonyms
  • mover
  • twiddler
  • shuffler
  • wiggler