Fidget around Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

To move about restlessly or nervously, often making small movements because you are bored, uncomfortable, or impatient.

Usage & Nuances

'Fidget around' is informal and often refers to restless, unconscious movements, especially when seated or waiting. Can describe both children and adults. It's not used for major physical activity. Common with 'in your seat' or 'while waiting'.

• Spanish: moverse inquieto - moverse de un lado a otro
• Portuguese (BR): ficar se mexendo - se remexer
• Portuguese (PT): mexer-se de um lado para o outro - remexer-se
• Chinese (Simplified): 坐立不安 - 不停地动
• Chinese (Traditional): 坐立不安 - 不停地動
• Hindi: इधर-उधर हिलना
• Arabic: يتلوى - يتحرك بقلق
• Bengali: নড়াচড়া করা - অস্থিরভাবে ঘোরা
• Russian: ёрзать - суетиться
• Japanese: そわそわする - もぞもぞ動く
• Vietnamese: ngọ nguậy - cựa quậy
• Korean: 꼼지락거리다 - 안절부절 못하다
• Turkish: kıpırdanmak - yerinde duramamak
• Urdu: ادھر اُدھر ہلنا - بے چین ہو کر حرکت کرنا
• Indonesian: gelisah bergerak - tidak bisa diam

Example Sentences

He started to fidget around while waiting for his turn.

basic

Children often fidget around during long classes.

basic

Please stop fidgeting around and sit still.

basic

I tend to fidget around when I'm nervous before interviews.

natural

As soon as the movie started, my little brother couldn't help but fidget around in his seat.

natural

If you fidget around too much, people might think you're not paying attention.

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