flutter

• اسم يدل على حركة سريعة غير منتظمة أو اهتزاز، وغالبًا ما يرتبط برفرفة الأجنحة أو خفقان القلب أو تحرك الأشياء الخفيفة في الهواء.

A noun referring to a rapid, irregular, or unsteady movement or vibration, often associated with wings, heartbeats, or light objects moving in the air.

1. Quick, light movementB1formal

   A rapid, light, and irregular movement, often of wings or fabric.

   رفرفة

   • The flutter of the bird's wings caught my attention.
   • There was a flutter of curtains in the breeze.
   • She felt a flutter in her chest when she saw him.

   المرادفاتflickerflitflitterquivertremorvibrationwaver

   الأضدادcalmreststabilitysteadinessstillness

2. State of nervous excitementB2informal

   A state of agitation, excitement, or nervousness.

   اضطراب

   • She was in a flutter before her job interview.
   • The news caused a flutter of excitement among the fans.
   • He felt a flutter of anxiety as he stepped onto the stage.

   المرادفاتagitationditherexcitementflusterfussnervousnessquivertizzytremor

   الأضدادcalmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility

3. Small bet or gambleC1informalbritish

   A small, casual bet or speculative investment.

   رهان صغير

   • He had a flutter on the horse race.
   • She enjoys a little flutter at the casino now and then.
   • They placed a flutter on the football match.

   المرادفاتbetgamblepuntwager

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف الحركة أو الاهتزاز الخفيف والسريع، وغالبًا ما يكون مع رفرفة أو حركة غير منتظمة، ويُستعمل عادةً مع الطيور أو الأعلام أو غيرها من الأشياء الخفيفة.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or waving lightly and quickly, often with a trembling or irregular motion, typically referring to birds, flags, or other light objects.

1. Move quickly and lightlyB1formal

   To move or flap the wings or limbs rapidly and lightly without flying.

   خفقان الجناحين

   • The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower.
   • Birds fluttered their wings before taking off.
   • Leaves fluttered in the gentle breeze.

   المرادفاتflapflickerflitquivertremblevibratewaver

2. Beat irregularlyB2formal

   To beat or move with a quick, irregular motion, especially the heart.

   خفقان القلب

   • Her heart fluttered with excitement when she saw him.
   • He felt his pulse flutter nervously before the speech.
   • The doctor said the heart fluttered due to anxiety.

   المرادفاتpalpitatepulsatequiverthrob

3. Move in a restless wayB2informal

   To move about in a restless or aimless manner.

   التحرك بقلق

   • She fluttered around the room, unable to sit still.
   • The children fluttered about the garden, chasing each other.
   • He fluttered from one task to another without finishing anything.

   المرادفاتdartflitflitterhoverquiverrippletremblewaver

   الأضدادrestsettle