Meaning & Definition of word "Fluttering"
Fluttering
/ˈflʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. the act of fluttering.
- Example: He watched the fluttering of the flags in the wind.
verb:
- 1. to flap or wave quickly and lightly.
- Example: The butterfly was fluttering from flower to flower in the garden.
- 2. to move in a quick, irregular way.
- Example: The leaves were fluttering in the gentle breeze.
- 3. to cause to flutter.
- Example: The wind fluttered the pages of the book on the table.
Etymology
●Middle English 'flutiren', from Old English 'flotorian', meaning to float or flap.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
flitter:
To move lightly and swiftly.
flutter:
To move in a light and quick manner.
flap:
To move something with force, such as wings.
Slang Meanings of fluttering
Meaning: Feeling excited or nervous, especially in a romantic context.
● Example Sentence: I'm feeling all fluttery because I have a date tonight.
Meaning: To act playfully or flirtatiously.
● Example Sentence: She was fluttering around him like a butterfly.