Flitter Meaning in English
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Definition
To move lightly and quickly from place to place, especially in a fluttering or dancing manner, like a butterfly or a small bird.
Usage & Nuances
"Flitter" is poetic or literary, not common in everyday speech. Often used for small, light things that seem to dance or float in the air ('butterflies flitter'). Not to be confused with 'flutter,' which is more common. Usually not used for people unless describing a dancer or someone moving delicately.
Spanish: revolotear - aletear (ligero)Portuguese (BR): esvoaçar - voar levementePortuguese (PT): esvoaçar - voar levementeChinese (Simplified): 轻快地飞来飞去Chinese (Traditional): 輕快地飛來飛去Hindi: फुदकना - हल्के से उड़नाArabic: يرفرف بخفةBengali: হালকা দোলানো - মৃদু ওড়াRussian: порхать - трепетатьJapanese: ひらひら舞うVietnamese: bay lượn nhẹ nhàng - chập chờnKorean: 나풀거리다 - 팔락거리다Turkish: hafifçe uçuşmak - pır pır etmekUrdu: پھڑپھڑانا - ہلکی ہلکی اڑان بھرناIndonesian: melayang-layang - berkelebat ringan
Example Sentences
I watched the sunlight flitter through the branches.
natural
Her thoughts seemed to flitter from one idea to another.
natural
Moths flitter around the porch light at night.
natural
The leaves flitter in the wind.
basic
The butterflies flitter from flower to flower.
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A small bird flittered across the garden.
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