Fidget
Verb
Definition: To make small, quick, and restless movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience.
Definition: To show signs of agitation or restlessness.
Synonyms: Squirm, Twitch, Wriggle
Antonyms: Stay still, Calm down
- The child couldn't stop fidgeting during the long car ride.
- He fidgeted with his pen as he waited for the results.
- Think of the word "fidget" as sounding similar to "restless" or "agitate," which can help you remember its meaning.
Etymology:
The word "fidget" originated in the late 17th century and was derived from the old English word "fidge" or "fitch," which meant "to fidget" or "to be restless."
Historical Usage:"Fidget" has been used consistently throughout history to describe small, restless movements associated with nervousness or impatience.
Related Idioms:
"Fidgety as a cat on a hot tin roof"
Explanation:This phrase means someone who is extremely restless, agitated, or anxious. It emphasizes the intensity of the fidgeting behavior.
Misconceptions:
Confusing "fidget" with similar words such as "fiddle" or "fuss."
Explanation:While similar in some ways, "fidget" specifically refers to small, restless movements due to nervousness or impatience, while "fiddle" or "fuss" may have different connotations or actions associated with them.