Meaning & Definition of word "Fidget"

Fidget

/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/

1. A state of restlessness, typically characterized by or resulting in small movements.
- Example: His fidget during the speech was distracting to those around him.
2. An instance of fidgeting or restlessness.
- Example: She suffered from a bad case of the fidgets in the waiting room.

1. To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.
- Example: He began to fidget in his seat as the meeting dragged on.
2. To move about restlessly or nervously.
- Example: She couldn't help but fidget with her pen while waiting for the interview.
3. To behave in a restless or nervously impatient manner.
- Example: The child started to fidget during the long lecture.

Middle English, of unknown origin.

fidget spinner:

A toy consisting of a ball bearing in the center of a multi-lobed design that is spun for entertainment or to relieve stress.

fidgeting hands:

Hands that are moving constantly in a restless way, indicating anxiety or impatience.

fidget with something:

To manipulate or adjust something in a nervous or restless manner.

restless:

Unable to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.

nervous:

Easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious.

impatient:

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

Meaning: Fidgeting out

Example Sentence: I was totally fidgeting out during the presentation.

Meaning: Fidget fest

Example Sentence: That meeting turned into a total fidget fest; no one could sit still!