fidgeting

[US]/ˈfɪdʒɪtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈfɪdʒɪtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of making small movements, especially of the hands and feet, due to nervousness or impatience

Phrases & Collocations

fidgeting hands

fidgeting behavior

fidgeting child

fidgeting during class

fidgeting nervously

fidgeting feet

fidgeting with objects

fidgeting in meetings

fidgeting while waiting

fidgeting excessively

Example Sentences

she was fidgeting nervously during the interview.

the child kept fidgeting in his seat.

he noticed her fidgeting hands while she spoke.

fidgeting can be a sign of anxiety.

she tried to stop fidgeting but couldn't help it.

fidgeting with a pen can help some people concentrate.

he was fidgeting with his phone while waiting.

the lecture was so boring that many students started fidgeting.

fidgeting is often a natural response to boredom.

he caught himself fidgeting during the long meeting.

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