Looking for the meaning of the word FIDGET in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FIDGET with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Fidget
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 17th century: from obsolete or dialect fidge ‘to twitch’; perhaps related to Old Norse fikja ‘move briskly, be restless or eager’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɪdʒɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
Short Definition:make small movements through nervousness etc.
Examples:- the audience began to fidget and whisper
Word: Fidget
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfɪdʒɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person who fidgets.
Short Definition:person who fidgets
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