Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) Terminology

noun a small movement or series of movements that you make because you are nervous, bored, or excited

verb to make small movements, especially of your hands or feet, because you are nervous, bored, or excited

• The child couldn't stop fidgeting during the meeting.
• She always fidgets with her hair when she's nervous.
• Why do you always have to fidget with your phone?
• The idea of starting a new job made him fidget with excitement.