FLUTTER
Scrabble letter values: F4L1U1T1T1E1R1 = 10
Definition
- noun the act of moving back and forth. — synonyms: waver, flicker
- noun abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm).
- noun a disorderly outburst or tumult. — synonyms: disturbance, disruption, commotion, hurly_burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle
- noun the motion made by flapping up and down. — synonyms: flap, flapping, fluttering
- verb move along rapidly and lightly. — synonyms: flit, fleet, dart
- verb move back and forth very rapidly. — synonyms: flicker, waver, flitter, quiver
- verb flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements.
- verb beat rapidly. — synonyms: palpitate
- verb wink briefly. — synonyms: bat
Examples
- “can result in heart block”
- “they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused”
- “skim or dart”