fidget

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand der Unruhe oder eine kleine, wiederholte Bewegung bezeichnet, die oft aus Langeweile, Nervosität oder Ungeduld ausgeführt wird.

A noun referring to a state of restlessness or a small, repetitive movement, often made when one is bored, nervous, or impatient.

1. B1informal

   A person who makes small, restless movements, especially due to nervousness or boredom.

   Zappelphilipp

   • He's such a fidget; he can't sit still for a minute.
   • The teacher told the fidget to stop tapping his pencil.
   • She's a fidget during long meetings.

   Synonymesquirmer

2. Small object for fidgetingB1informal

   A small object designed to be manipulated with the hands to relieve stress or improve focus.

   Fidget-Spielzeug

   • He bought a new fidget to help him concentrate in class.
   • The child played with a fidget during the exam.
   • Fidgets are popular among people with anxiety.

• Verb, das kleine, unruhige Bewegungen beschreibt, besonders aus Nervosität, Langeweile oder Ungeduld.

A verb used to describe making small, restless movements, especially when feeling nervous, bored, or impatient.

1. Move restlesslyB1informal

   To make small, quick movements with your hands or feet because you are nervous, bored, or impatient.

   zappeln

   • The child fidgeted in his seat during the long lecture.
   • She fidgeted with her pen while waiting for the interview.
   • He couldn't stop fidgeting before the exam.

   Synonymejiggleshufflesquirmtwitchwriggle

2. Play nervouslyB1informal

   To touch or play with something in a restless or nervous way.

   Herumzappeln

   • He fidgeted with the buttons on his shirt.
   • She fidgeted with her hair while talking.
   • They fidgeted with their phones during the meeting.

   Synonymefiddlefumblefusstoytrifletwiddle

   Antonymerelaxsettlestill