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BNC: 33800 COCA: 24664

fidgety

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fidgety /ˈfiʤəti/ adjective
fidgety
/ˈfiʤəti/
adjective
Learner's definition of FIDGETY
[more fidgety; most fidgety]
: moving a lot because of nervousnees, boredom, etc. : tending to fidget坐立不安的;烦躁的
BNC: 33800 COCA: 24664

fidgety

adjective

fidg·​ety ˈfi-jə-tē How to pronounce fidgety (audio)
1
: inclined to fidget
2
: making unnecessary fuss : fussy
fidgetiness noun

Example Sentences

He grew more fidgety with each passing hour. I get too fidgety to sit after a few minutes in a waiting room.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1736, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fidgety was circa 1736
BNC: 33800 COCA: 24664

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