Fidget Meaning in English
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Definition
To make small, repeated movements because you are nervous, bored, or restless; to move your hands or body when you cannot stay still.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for restless children or people unable to stay still due to boredom or nervousness. Can be used as both a verb ('to fidget') and noun ('a fidget'). Often followed by 'with' plus an object: "fidget with a pen". Different than 'squirm' (more about body movement), and not as strong as 'twitch'.
Spanish: moverse inquieto - juguetearPortuguese (BR): remexer-se - inquietar-sePortuguese (PT): mexer-se - inquietar-seChinese (Simplified): 坐立不安 - 焦躁Chinese (Traditional): 坐立不安 - 焦躁Hindi: बेचैन होकर हिलनाArabic: يتململ - يتحرك بقلقBengali: কুঁচানো - অস্থিরভাবে নাড়া চাড়া করাRussian: ёрзать - вертетьсяJapanese: そわそわする - もじもじするVietnamese: bồn chồn - cựa quậyKorean: 꼼지락거리다 - 안절부절못하다Turkish: kıpırdanmak - yerinde duramamakUrdu: بے چینی سے ہلنا - تنگ ہوناIndonesian: gelisah - tidak bisa diam
Example Sentences
Please don't fidget during the movie.
basic
He always fidgets when he's nervous.
basic
The children fidgeted in their seats.
basic
I tend to fidget with my keys when I’m waiting.
natural
If you fidget too much, it’s hard to concentrate.
natural
The meeting was so long that everyone started to fidget.
natural