Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdʒɪt/
noun a small movement or series of movements that you make because you are nervous, bored, or excited
A1 She couldn't sit still and kept fidgeting in her seat.
A2 The child's constant fidgeting was making it hard for the teacher to concentrate.
B1 His fidget during the meeting was distracting to others in the room.
B2 The nervous fidget of tapping his foot under the table gave away his anxiety.
C1 Her fidget with her pen during the presentation was a sign of her nerves.
C2 The constant fidget of adjusting his tie and checking his watch showed his impatience.
verb to make small movements, especially of your hands or feet, because you are nervous, bored, or excited
A1 She fidgeted with her pen during the exam.
A2 He fidgets when he's nervous.
B1 The child fidgeted in his seat during the long presentation.
B2 Despite his efforts to stay still, he couldn't help but fidget with his tie.
C1 The CEO subtly fidgeted with his cufflinks during the intense negotiation.
C2 Even in the most formal settings, she can't resist the urge to fidget with her necklace.
formal The child couldn't stop fidgeting during the meeting.
informal She always fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
slang Why do you always have to fidget with your phone?
figurative The idea of starting a new job made him fidget with excitement.
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