FLUTTER

/ˈflʌtə/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Definition

  1. noun the act of moving back and forth. — synonyms: waver, flicker
  2. noun abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm).
  3. noun a disorderly outburst or tumult. — synonyms: disturbance, disruption, commotion, hurly_burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle
  4. noun the motion made by flapping up and down. — synonyms: flap, flapping, fluttering
  5. verb move along rapidly and lightly. — synonyms: flit, fleet, dart
  6. verb move back and forth very rapidly. — synonyms: flicker, waver, flitter, quiver
  7. verb flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements.
  8. verb beat rapidly. — synonyms: palpitate
  9. verb wink briefly. — synonyms: bat

Examples

  • “the flutter of a fan”
  • “flags fluttering in the wind”
  • “A bird flutters its wings.”

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