Meaning & Definition of Flutter in English
English⟶
Flutter
/flətər/
noun
1. The act of moving back and forth
synonym:
- waver,
- flutter,
- flicker
2. Abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm)
- Can result in heart block
synonym:
- flutter
3. A disorderly outburst or tumult
- "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
synonym:
- disturbance,
- disruption,
- commotion,
- flutter,
- hurly burly,
- to-do,
- hoo-ha,
- hoo-hah,
- kerfuffle
4. The motion made by flapping up and down
synonym:
- flap,
- flapping,
- flutter,
- fluttering
verb
1. Move along rapidly and lightly
- Skim or dart
- "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"
synonym:
- flit,
- flutter,
- fleet,
- dart
2. Move back and forth very rapidly
- "The candle flickered"
synonym:
- flicker,
- waver,
- flitter,
- flutter,
- quiver
3. Flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
- "The seagulls fluttered overhead"
synonym:
- flutter
4. Beat rapidly
- "His heart palpitated"
synonym:
- palpitate,
- flutter
5. Wink briefly
- "Bat one's eyelids"
synonym:
- bat,
- flutter