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Fidgeted: meaning, definitions and examples

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fidgeted

 

[ หˆfษชdส’.ษช.tษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

To fidget means to make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, due to nervousness or impatience. This often involves actions like tapping fingers, bouncing legs, or shifting in one's seat. Fidgeting can be a response to anxiety or restlessness, and it is sometimes associated with conditions such as ADHD. Many people are not even aware they are fidgeting when they do it, and it can serve as an outlet for pent-up energy.

Synonyms

move, restless, squirm, twitch, wiggle.

Examples of usage

  • He fidgeted nervously while waiting for the interview.
  • The child fidgeted in his seat during the long lecture.
  • She fidgeted with her pen as she thought of what to say next.

Translations

Translations of the word "fidgeted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคšเฅˆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zappeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelisah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wierciฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚ใใ‚ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'agiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inquietarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sallamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ ˆ๋ถ€์ ˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู…ู„ู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neklidnฤ› se mรฝt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokojne sa hรฝbaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็ซ‹ไธๅฎ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vznemirjati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfa sig

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา“ะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™laลŸlanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inquietarse

Etymology

The word 'fidget' originated in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English term 'fijeten,' which meant to move about or to struggle. It is believed to come from the Old Norse word 'fidgeta', which also meant to move restlessly. Over the centuries, 'fidget' has evolved and has been used to describe not only physical movements but also emotional states of agitation. The association with nervousness became more prominent in the 20th century, aligning with the rise of educational and psychological discourse around behaviors in individuals, particularly children and those with anxiety.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,598, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.