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The child was fidgeting in the chair.
What does Fidgeting mean?
Making small restless movements.
Dictionary definition
Making small restless movements because of nerves, boredom, or energy.
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Fidgeting can happen when someone feels nervous.
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Fidgeting often shows restlessness, extra energy, or difficulty sitting still.
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Which word is closest in meaning to fidgeting?
Squirming is close in meaning to fidgeting.
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WordFidgeting.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningFidgeting means Making small restless movements.
ExampleExample: The child was fidgeting in the chair.
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- Syllables
- fij · it · ing
- Strongest beat
- fij
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fij.
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Synonyms
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squirmingMoving restlessly.
fidgetRelated word that supports the meaning of fidgeting.
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sitting stillRemaining calm and unmoving.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fidgeting, depending on context.
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fidgeting
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fidgetings
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