Fluttering

/ˈflʌt.ər.ɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of fluttering.

He watched the fluttering of the flags in the wind.

verb

to flap or wave quickly and lightly.

The butterfly was fluttering from flower to flower in the garden.

to move in a quick, irregular way.

The leaves were fluttering in the gentle breeze.

to cause to flutter.

The wind fluttered the pages of the book on the table.

Middle English 'flutiren', from Old English 'flotorian', meaning to float or flap.

fluttering heart

A feeling of nervous excitement or fear, often associated with love.

fluttering eyelashes

A flirtatious gesture that suggests attraction or playfulness.

in a flutter

In a state of nervous confusion or excitement.

flitter

To move lightly and swiftly.

flutter

To move in a light and quick manner.

flap

To move something with force, such as wings.

Feeling excited or nervous, especially in a romantic context.

I'm feeling all fluttery because I have a date tonight.

To act playfully or flirtatiously.

She was fluttering around him like a butterfly.