flutter
noun
1. the act of moving back and forth
Similar word(s): flicker, waver
Definition categories: act, motility, motion, move, movement
2. abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
Definition categories: state, arrhythmia
3. a disorderly outburst or tumult
Similar word(s): commotion, disruption, disturbance, kerfuffle
Definition categories: state, disorder
4. the motion made by flapping up and down
Similar word(s): flap, flapping, fluttering
Definition categories: event, undulation, wave
Sentences with flutter as a noun:
- the flutter of a fan
verb
1. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Similar word(s): dart, fleet, flit
Definition categories: motion, hurry, speed, zip
2. move back and forth very rapidly
Similar word(s): flicker, flitter, quiver, waver
Definition categories: motion
3. flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
- The seagulls fluttered overhead
Definition categories: motion, beat, flap
4. beat rapidly
Similar word(s): palpitate
Definition categories: motion, beat, pound, thump
5. wink briefly
Similar word(s): bat
Definition categories: body, blink, nictate, nictitate, wink
Sentences with flutter as a verb:
- flags fluttering in the wind
- A bird flutters its wings.