fidget
/ˈfɪdʒɪt/
verb
- To make small, restless movements, especially with one's hands or feet, due to nervousness, boredom, or impatience.
- The students began to fidget as the lecture went on too long.
- She would fidget with her hair whenever she felt shy.
- Try not to fidget during the job interview.
noun
- A state of restlessness or nervousness, often shown by small movements.
- She couldn't sit still; the fidget was too strong.
- He had a bad case of the fidgets before his big speech.
- The long wait gave everyone the fidgets.
- A small object designed to be handled to help with concentration or relieve stress.
- He kept a small fidget cube in his pocket for anxious moments.
- The teacher allowed students to use fidget toys quietly.
- She bought a fidget spinner to help her focus in class.
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