fidget Meaning & Definition
What Does Fidget Mean?
As a verb, fidget means To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly. It can also mean To cause to fidget; to make uneasy. As a noun, it means A nervous wriggling or twitching motion. As a noun, it means A toy intended to be fidgeted with.
Fidget in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | restlessness, fidgetiness and fidgeter |
| Plural | fidgets |
| Verb forms | fidgets, fidgeting, fidgeted |
Fidget Definition (Verb)
- To wiggle or twitch; to move the body, especially the fingers, around nervously or idly.
- To cause to fidget; to make uneasy.
Fidget as a Noun
- A nervous wriggling or twitching motion.
- A person who fidgets, especially habitually.
- An object, such as a tool or toy, intended to be fidgeted with.
- Short for fidget house.
Noun
- A toy intended to be fidgeted with.
Verb
- To wiggle or twitch; to move around nervously or idly.
Synonyms of Fidget
Fidget synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fidget
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Fidget in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
fidget (third-person singular simple present fidgets, present participle fidgeting or (rare) fidgetting, simple past and past participle fidgeted or (rare) fidgetted)
fidget (countable and uncountable, plural fidgets)
Words That Rhyme With Fidget
Origin of Fidget
From fidge (“to fidget”) + *-et (frequentative ending), possibly from Middle English *-ten, from Old English -ettan.
How Do You Say Fidget?
You say fidget as //ˈfɪd͡ʒ.ɪt//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Fidget
Is fidget a verb or a noun?
Fidget is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for fidget?
Close synonyms of fidget are restlessness, fidgetiness and fidgeter. See the full list of fidget synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fidget?
The plural of fidget is fidgets.
What is the past tense of fidget?
The past tense of fidget is fidgeted. The present participle is fidgeting.