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Definition fidget in British English

fidget verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˈfɪdʒɪt/
1

to keep making small quick movements with parts of your body because you are bored, nervous, or impatient

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1.1

to touch or move something with many small quick movements of your fingers because you are bored, nervous, or concentrating on something else

Example

Gilbert was fidgeting with his gloves again.

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Definition fidget in British English