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flutter

 

[ ˈflʌtə ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mobile app development

Flutter is an open-source UI software development kit created by Google. It is used to develop applications for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, Google Fuchsia, and the web. Flutter allows developers to write code once and deploy it across different platforms.

Examples of usage

  • Many developers prefer using Flutter for cross-platform app development.
  • Flutter provides a rich set of pre-built widgets for building beautiful apps.
  • Companies like Alibaba, Google Ads, and Reflectly have built their apps using Flutter.
Context #2 | Verb

movement

To flutter means to move quickly and lightly, like the wings of a bird or a butterfly.

Examples of usage

  • The leaves fluttered in the wind.
  • Her eyelashes fluttered as she blinked.

Translations

Translations of the word "flutter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 flutuação

🇮🇳 फड़फड़ाना

🇩🇪 flattern

🇮🇩 berkibar

🇺🇦 тріпотіти

🇵🇱 trzepotać

🇯🇵 はためく

🇫🇷 flotter

🇪🇸 aletear

🇹🇷 kanat çırpmak

🇰🇷 펄럭이다

🇸🇦 يرفرف

🇨🇿 třepetat

🇸🇰 trepotať

🇨🇳 飘动

🇸🇮 plapolati

🇮🇸 flögra

🇰🇿 желбіреу

🇬🇪 ფარფატი

🇦🇿 qanad çırpmaq

🇲🇽 aletear

Etymology

The word 'flutter' originated in the late Middle English period and is derived from the Old English word 'floterian', which means to float or flutter. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of quick and light movement, as well as the name of the popular UI software development kit by Google.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,800, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.