Fidgeting: meaning, definitions and examples

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fidgeting

 

[ หˆfษชdส’ษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

nervous behavior

Fidgeting refers to the act of making small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience. It is often an unconscious behavior that reflects a person's restlessness or anxiety. Fidgeting can involve tapping fingers, shaking legs, or shifting in one's seat. It can be a way to relieve stress or excess energy. In some contexts, it is recognized as a common behavior among children, particularly those with attention disorders.

Synonyms

restless, squirming, twitching, wriggling

Examples of usage

  • She started fidgeting during the long meeting.
  • He couldn't stop fidgeting with his phone while waiting.
  • Fidgeting is sometimes a sign of nervousness when speaking in public.

Translations

Translations of the word "fidgeting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค‚เคคเคฟเคค เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zappeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelisah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะพะนะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bujanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚ใใ‚ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inquietud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ ˆ๋ถ€์ ˆํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neklid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒฆ่บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nemir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพรฆgindi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพัา›ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ–แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™yษ™can

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inquietud

Etymology

The word 'fidget' comes from the late Middle English word 'fijeten,' which meant to move restlessly or to be in a state of constant activity. This term likely has roots in the dialectal term 'fidgety,' which described someone who was unable to remain still. The notion of fidgeting reflects human behavior across cultures, often linked to excitement, anxiety, or a need for physical motion. As society has evolved, the interpretation of fidgeting has expanded, with studies suggesting that such movements might enhance concentration in some individuals, particularly in contexts like classrooms or offices. The concept of fidgeting has become more widely recognized in discussions about attention disorders and is even connected to the creation of tools like fidget spinners designed to help manage restlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,617, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.