Definition of Flutter
Flutter
flut·ter
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to flap the wings lightly and quickly in order to hover in place or fly unsteadily, or to fly in such a manner;
e.g. I saw the bird flutter its wings and take off into the sky. The butterflies started to flutter in the garden as the weather got warmer.
(verb)
to move in a light and shaky/irregular way, or to beat or vibrate in such a way;
e.g. The breeze caused the papers on the desk to flutter to the ground. Her heart started to flutter when she saw him because she was nervous.
(verb)
to move or behave in a restless, agitated, or aimless manner;
e.g. He started to flutter about the room, unsure of what to do next.
(noun)
the action or instance of lightly and quickly flapping wings in order to hover or fly unsteadily;
e.g. The baby bird gave its wings a flutter, but it was still too young to fly.
(noun)
a state or feeling of nervous excitement and/or confusion, or a period of brief disturbance or action;
e.g. I felt a flutter of anticipation as I arrived at my new school. There was a flutter in the room when the guests arrived at the party.
(noun)
(medicine) an abnormal disturbance in the rhythm of the heart's beating;
e.g. The doctor could hear a flutter in your heart, but she doesn't think it is anything serious.
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