Fidgeter: meaning, definitions and examples

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fidgeter

 

[ ˈfɪdʒɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

restless person

A fidgeter is a person who cannot stay still and is constantly moving or playing with objects, often out of nervousness or boredom. They may have difficulty focusing on tasks for a long period of time.

Synonyms

fidgety individual, nervous mover, restless person

Examples of usage

  • Sarah's little brother is a fidgeter, always tapping his foot or playing with his pen during class.
  • Being a fidgeter can sometimes be distracting to others in a quiet environment.
Context #2 | Noun

person with fidgeting habits

A fidgeter is someone who has the habit of fidgeting, which can include actions like tapping fingers, bouncing legs, or twirling hair. It is often a subconscious behavior that helps them release nervous energy or stay focused.

Synonyms

fidgety person, nervous fiddler, restless individual

Examples of usage

  • Even though she was a fidgeter, she found that doodling during meetings actually helped her concentrate better.
  • Children with ADHD are often fidgeters, needing to move around to help them stay focused.

Translations

Translations of the word "fidgeter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquieto

🇮🇳 बेचैन व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Zappelphilipp

🇮🇩 gelisah

🇺🇦 неспокійна людина

🇵🇱 niespokojny

🇯🇵 落ち着きのない人

🇫🇷 agité

🇪🇸 inquieto

🇹🇷 yerinde duramayan

🇰🇷 안절부절못하는 사람

🇸🇦 شخص قلق

🇨🇿 neklidný člověk

🇸🇰 nepokojný človek

🇨🇳 坐立不安的人

🇸🇮 nemiren človek

🇮🇸 ókyrr maður

🇰🇿 мазасыз адам

🇬🇪 მშფოთვარე ადამიანი

🇦🇿 narahat adam

🇲🇽 inquieto

Etymology

The word 'fidgeter' is derived from the verb 'fidget', which originated in the 17th century and meant 'to move restlessly or nervously'. The suffix '-er' is added to indicate a person who exhibits this behavior. Fidgeting is a common behavior seen in both children and adults, often as a way to cope with anxiety or boredom.

See also: fidgetily, fidgety.