flutter

verb
UK: /ˈflʌt.ər/
US: /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/

  1. To wave or move quickly and lightly.

    1. Flags flutter in the breeze.
    2. Butterflies flutter around the blooming garden, gracefully moving between flowers.

  2. To move with quick, light, irregular movements, often making a soft sound.

    1. A bird's wings flutter.
    2. The injured bird tried to flutter its wings, but it could barely move from the ground.

  3. To be in a state of nervous excitement.

    1. I felt my heart flutter.
    2. She began to flutter with anticipation before the doors opened to the stage.

Synonyms

wave ripple flap tremble vibrate palpitate agitation excitement
flutter noun

  1. A quick, light, waving movement.

    1. I saw a flutter of wings.
    2. With a gentle flutter, the hummingbird hovered near the bright red flower.

  2. A state of nervous excitement or agitation.

    1. She was in a flutter about the party.
    2. The announcement sent a flutter of excitement through the eager crowd gathered outside.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flutter" in English means: To wave or move quickly and lightly., To move with quick, light, irregular movements, often making a soft sound., To be in a state of nervous excitement..

The phonetic transcription of "flutter" is /ˈflʌt.ər/ in British English and /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flutter": wave, ripple, flap, tremble, vibrate, palpitate, agitation, excitement.

Example usage of "flutter": "Flags flutter in the breeze.". More examples on the page.