fidgeting

Meanings

• verb (intransitive)

  The act of making restless movements, especially of the hands or feet, often due to nervousness or boredom.

  - "He couldn't stop fidgeting during the long lecture."
  - "The child's fidgeting kept distracting the other students."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fidgeting
jiggling , wiggling , wriggling

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Variants

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fidget , fidgeted , fidgeting , fidgets , fidget with , fidgeted with , fidgeting with , fidgets with

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to keep the fire going' or 'to keep something in motion.'

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Trivia

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1. Fidgeting can help improve focus and concentration.

2. Fidget spinners have become a popular tool for helping people stay focused and reduce fidgeting.

3. Fidgeting can also be a sign of underlying health conditions, such as ADHD or anxiety disorders.

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Related Concepts

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1. restlessness: A feeling of unease or agitation, often accompanied by fidgeting.

2. nervous energy: The feeling of being anxious or excited, which can manifest as fidgeting.

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Culture

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Fidgeting is a common behavior, especially in situations where people are expected to remain still for long periods, such as in classrooms or during meetings. It can be a sign of nervousness, boredom, or anxiety.

How to Memorize "fidgeting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you feel the urge to fidget, such as sitting in a long lecture. Visualize yourself making small movements with your hands or feet to help you stay focused.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fidgeting' with the feeling of restlessness or nervous energy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym FIDGET: 'F' for 'Feeling restless,' 'I' for 'Idly moving,' 'D' for 'Distracting others,' 'G' for 'Gestures,' 'E' for 'Energetic,' and 'T' for 'Tension.'

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