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Definition flutter in British English

flutter noun

noun
/ˈflʌtə(r)/
1

a series of short, quick, light movements up and down or from side to side

Example

There was a flutter of wings as the birds took flight.

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Example

Her heart gave a flutter when the phone rang.

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2.1

a medical condition in which your heart beats faster than normal

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Example

Rachel jumped up in a flutter and ran to the door.

Example

a flutter of surprise

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4

a small bet

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Definition flutter in British English