Fidget can mean a feeling of restlessnessan uneasy feeling of not being able to relax or stay calm shown through small, repeateddone again and again many times movements, or the act of moving in that restless way. As a noun, it often refers to the uneasy feeling itself; as a verb, it means to keep moving around nervouslyin a worried or anxious way or without staying still.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
Easy pronunciation: FID-jit (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Noun sense: a feeling of agitation shown by continual small movements.
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Fidget Meaning
restless nervousness that makes someone keep moving a little
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a feeling of agitation shown by continual small movements
Example: He’s got the fidgets before every exam.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- fidgetiness — Direct noun synonym for the restless feeling or habit of fidgeting.
- restlessness — A close everyday synonym for the uneasy, unable-to-settle feeling.
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Other Meanings of Fidget
Meaning 2
to keep moving around in a nervous or uneasy way
Part of speech: verb
Definition: move restlessly
Example: The child is always fidgeting in his seat.
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Fidget Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- fidgetiness
- restlessness
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the noun fidget with the verb fidgeting.
- Fidget does not usually mean simply 'move'—it suggests nervous, restless, or impatient movement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fidget mean?
Fidget usually refers to a restless feeling or the small repeated movements that come with it. It can also be a verb meaning to move around restlessly.
What is a synonym for fidget?
For the noun sense, common synonyms are fidgetiness and restlessness. The verb sense has fewer exact one-word substitutes.
Is fidget a noun or a verb?
It can be both. As a noun, it refers to restlessness or a feeling of agitation. As a verb, it means to move restlessly.
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