Pronunciation: /ˈfɪdʒɪts/
noun A state of restlessness or uneasiness that causes one to move around constantly
A1 She fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
A2 The child couldn't sit still and kept fidgeting in his seat.
B1 His constant fidgets during the meeting were distracting to others.
B2 Despite his fidgets, he managed to focus and complete the task.
C1 Her fidgets were a sign of her anxiety about the upcoming presentation.
C2 Even in high-pressure situations, he was able to control his fidgets and remain composed.
verb To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience
A1 She fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
A2 The child fidgets in his seat during the boring lecture.
B1 He fidgets with his pen while trying to focus on the task at hand.
B2 Despite his best efforts, she fidgets uncontrollably during important meetings.
C1 The politician fidgets with his tie as he prepares to give his speech.
C2 Even the most experienced public speakers sometimes fidget with their notes on stage.
formal The child's constant fidgets during the meeting were quite distracting.
informal She always fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
slang Stop fidgeting with your phone and pay attention!
figurative His mind fidgets with worry as he waits for the test results.
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