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Leo felt fidgety while waiting for his turn on stage.
What does Fidgety mean?
Fidgety means restless and unable to sit still.
Dictionary definition
Restless and unable to sit still, often from nerves or extra energy.
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What does fidgety mean?
Fidgety means restless and unable to sit still.
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WordFidgety.
Partadjective.
MeaningFidgety means restless and unable to sit still.
ExampleExample: Leo felt fidgety while waiting for his turn on stage.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fij · ih · tee
- Strongest beat
- fij
- Ending
- tee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fij.
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Synonyms
Words like Fidgety
restlessUse when someone cannot settle down.
Antonyms
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stillUse when someone is not moving.
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Look for clues that show restless movement or trouble sitting still.
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Fidgety can come from nerves or energy; it does not mean someone is being bad.
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