Fidget

/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of restlessness, typically characterized by or resulting in small movements.

His fidget during the speech was distracting to those around him.

An instance of fidgeting or restlessness.

She suffered from a bad case of the fidgets in the waiting room.

verb

To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

He began to fidget in his seat as the meeting dragged on.

To move about restlessly or nervously.

She couldn't help but fidget with her pen while waiting for the interview.

To behave in a restless or nervously impatient manner.

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.

Fidgeting out

I was totally fidgeting out during the presentation.

Fidget fest

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