Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fidgeting
Verb
/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/
Definition
Fidgeting refers to making small movements, especially of the hands and feet, due to nervousness or restlessness.
Examples
- She couldn’t stop fidgeting during the long lecture.
- He was fidgeting with his pen while waiting for his turn to speak.
- Fidgeting often helps people focus better when they are nervous.
Meaning
To engage in a series of small, restless movements, often as a result of anxiety or impatience.
Synonyms
- Squirming
- Restlessness
- Twitching
- Jittering
