fidget

The word “fidget” has 2 syllables: fid-get

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for fidget?

In the thesaurus, “fidget” has 43 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fidget along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fidget

be antsy
be hyper
be nervous
be on pins and needles
be spooked
be wired
bustle
chafe
fiddle
flit
flutter
fret
fuss
hitch
jerk
jig
jiggle
jitter
joggle
jump
pace
play
quake
quiver
shake
shiver
shudder
squiggle
squirm
stir
thrash
thresh
toss
tremble
trifle
twiddle
twist
twitch
twitter
wiggle
worry
wriggle
writhe

Antonyms for fidget

relax
rest
still
unwind

Meanings of fidget

noun
1. A nervous wriggling or twitching motion.
2. A person who fidgets, especially habitually.
3. A toy intended to be fidgeted with.
verb
1. To wiggle or twitch; to move around nervously or idly.
2. To cause to fidget; to make uneasy.

Example Sentences

He tends to fidget when he feels nervous during meetings.
The child began to fidget in his seat after sitting too long.
She would fidget with her pen while thinking.
It’s hard not to fidget when you’re anxious or bored.
He tried not to fidget during the long ceremony.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fidget, such as: be antsy, be hyper, be nervous, be on pins and needles, be spooked, be wired, bustle.

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