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flutter
This word evokes a sense of lightness and instability, capturing the rapid, erratic motion of something thin or delicate. It carries a distinct airy quality, whether describing the physical movement of fabric in the wind or the biological tremor of a heart reacting to emotion. In a social or psychological context, it describes a specific type of nervous energy that is usually positive or anticipatory rather than fearful. When used in gambling, it shifts to a casual, low-stakes connotation, implying a bet made for the thrill of the game rather than a serious financial strategy.
Meanings
To move with a light, irregular, and rapid motion.
"The flags fluttered in the breeze."
To move something with a light, rapid, and irregular motion.
"The bird fluttered its wings to stay aloft."
To beat rapidly and irregularly, typically referring to the heart due to nervousness or excitement.
"Her heart fluttered when he walked into the room."
A state of nervous excitement or agitation.
"There was a flutter of anticipation among the crowd before the announcement."