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   Flut·ter

   /ˈflədər/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly: "a couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden" Similar flithoverflitterdance
   • ▪ (of a bird or other winged creature) flap (its wings) quickly and lightly: "the lark fluttered its wings, hovering" Similar flapmove up and downbeatquiveragitatevibratetwitchshakewagwaggleswingoscillatethreshthrashflail
   • ▪ move or fall with a light irregular or trembling motion: "the remaining petals fluttered to the ground" Similar flickerbatflapwaverippleundulatestirshakequivershivertrembleflyblowbeat weakly/irregularlypalpitatemiss/skip a beatquivergo pit-a-patexhibit arrhythmiarare:quop
   • ▪ (of a person) move restlessly or uncertainly: "the hostess fluttered forward to greet her guests"
   • ▪ (of a pulse or heartbeat) beat feebly or irregularly.

   noun

   • 1. an act of fluttering: "there was a flutter of wings at the window" Similar agitationbeatingflappingquiveringvibratingtwitchingshakingwaggingoscillationthreshingthrashingflailingflickerbatflappingwavingrippling
   • ▪ a state or sensation of tremulous excitement: "her insides were in a flutter" Similar tremorwaverushsurgeflashstabflushtremblequivershakeshakingshakinessshiverfrissonchillthrilltinglevibrationquaverquakeshudderpalpitationpulsationthroboscillationfluctuationwaverrippleflickerflusterflurrybustlepanicstate of panic/agitationinformal:statedithertwitterblue funkstewtizztizzytiz-woztwit
   • ▪ disturbance of the rhythm of the heart that is less severe than fibrillation: "atrial flutter"
   • ▪ undesired oscillation in a part of an aircraft under stress.
   • ▪ rapid variation in the pitch or amplitude of a signal, especially of recorded sound.
   • 2. a small bet: informal British "a flutter on the horses" Similar betwagergambleinformal:punt

   Word Origin Old Englishfloterian, flotorian, a frequentative form related to fleet4.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flutterer noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLUTTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   flutter noun (EXCITEMENT) [ C usually singular ] a short period of excited activity: flutter of excitement The publication of her first novel last spring caused a flutter of excitement. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLUTTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. verb. If something thin or light flutters, or if you flutter it, it moves up and down or from side to side with a lot of quick, light movements. Her chiffon skirt was fluttering in the night breeze. [VERB] ...a butterfly fluttering its wings. [VERB noun] ...the fluttering white lace handkerchief. [VERB -ing]

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flutterFlutter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Flutter is often paired with "flit," to describe the way that birds and insects fly––they flit and flutter. It can also be used to describe indecision—someone who can't make up their mind might flutter between two choices. Definitions of flutter. verb. flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionflutter verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   /ˈflʌtər/ Verb Forms. [intransitive, transitive] to move lightly and quickly; to make something move in this way. Flags fluttered in the breeze. Her eyelids fluttered but did not open. (figurative) He felt his stomach flutter (= he felt nervous) when they called his name. flutter something He fluttered his hands around wildly.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › flutterFlutter - definition of flutter by The Free Dictionary

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   To move quickly in a nervous, restless, or excited fashion; flit. v.tr. To cause to flutter: "fluttering her bristly black lashes as swiftly as butterflies' wings" (Margaret Mitchell). n. 1. The act of fluttering. 2. A condition of nervous excitement or agitation: Everyone was in a flutter over the news that the director was resigning. 3.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › flutterFlutter Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Flutter definition, to wave, flap, or toss about: Banners fluttered in the breeze. See more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryFLUTTER definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Definition of 'flutter' Word Frequency. flutter. (flʌtər ) Word forms: flutters plural3rd person singular present tense, fluttering present participle, fluttered past tense past participle. 1. transitive verb/intransitive verb.