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   flutter

   /ˈflʌtə/

   verb

   • 1. (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly: "a couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden" Similar flithoverflitterdance
   • ▪ (of a bird or other winged creature) flap (its wings) quickly and lightly. Similar flapmove up and downbeatquiveragitatevibratetwitchshakewagwaggleswingoscillatethreshthrashflail
   • ▪ move with a light irregular or trembling motion: "flags of different countries fluttered in the breeze" Similar flickerbatflapwaverippleundulatestirshakequivershivertrembleflyblowbeat weakly/irregularlypalpitatemiss/skip a beatquivergo pit-a-patexhibit arrhythmiarare:quop
   • ▪ (of a person) move restlessly or uncertainly: "Mavis fluttered about nervously"
   • ▪ (of a pulse or heartbeat) beat feebly or irregularly.

   noun

   • 1. an act of fluttering: "there was a flutter of wings at the window" Similar agitationbeatingflappingquiveringvibratingtwitchingshakingwaggingoscillationthreshingthrashingflailingflickerbatflappingwavingrippling
   • ▪ a state or sensation of tremulous excitement: "her insides were in a flutter" Similar tremorwaverushsurgeflashstabflushtremblequivershakeshakingshakinessshiverfrissonchillthrilltinglevibrationquaverquakeshudderpalpitationpulsationthroboscillationfluctuationwaverrippleflickerflusterflurrybustlepanicstate of panic/agitationinformal:statedithertwitterblue funkstewtizztizzytiz-woztwit
   • ▪ disturbance of the rhythm of the heart that is less severe than fibrillation.
   • ▪ undesired oscillation in a part of an aircraft under stress.
   • ▪ rapid variation in the pitch or amplitude of a signal, especially of recorded sound.
   • 2. a small bet: informal British "a flutter on the horses" Similar betwagergambleinformal:punt

   Word Origin Old Englishfloterian, flotorian, a frequentative form related to fleet4.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flutterer noun

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   What does flutter mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FLUTTER definition: 1. to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause…. Learn more.

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   Is flutter a noun or a adverb?

   • Flutter is also a noun. ...a flutter of white cloth. If something light such as a small bird or a piece of paper flutters somewhere, it moves through the air with small quick movements. The paper fluttered to the floor. [VERB adverb/preposition] The birds were active, whirring and fluttering among the trees. [VERB]

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   What is the difference between fluttering and flapping?

   • To flutter is to move in a quick, irregular motion or to vibrate, as when a flag flutters in a small breeze. Often, the difference between flapping and fluttering is that fluttering wings move in an irregular pattern or so fast that you cannot distinguish individual flaps.

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   What is a flutter device?

   • The Flutter is a small, lightweight mucus clearance device that requires no power and can be used anywhere at any time. It is an effective alternative to physiotherapy.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLUTTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Flutter is a verb that means to move quickly and lightly, or to cause something to do this. It can also mean to feel slightly uncomfortable because of excitement or nervousness. Flutter is a noun that means a quick movement, a short period of excitement, or a small bet.

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   Flutter can be a verb, noun, or adjective with different meanings related to movement, excitement, or gambling. Learn how to use flutter in various contexts with examples and synonyms.

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   Flutter is a verb meaning to flap the wings rapidly or to move with quick wavering motions, or a noun meaning an act of fluttering or a state of nervous confusion. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of flutter.

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   Flutter means to wave, flap, or toss rapidly, or to move in a quick, irregular motion. It can also describe a state of nervous excitement or a medical condition of the heart. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related terms of flutter.

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   Flutter means to move back and forth rapidly. Flags flutter in the wind. Leaves flutter to the ground. Flutter also exists as a noun—you might feel a flutter in your heart when you're excited.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › flutterFLUTTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Flutter can be a verb meaning to move quickly up and down or from side to side, or to cause something to do this. It can also be a noun meaning a short period of excited activity, a small bet, or a quick movement.

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    Flutter is a verb that means to wave, flap, vibrate, or move rapidly and irregularly. It can also be a noun that refers to a state of nervous excitement, a variation in sound pitch, or a small bet.