fidget

• Sustantivo que denota un estado de inquietud o un movimiento pequeño y repetitivo, a menudo realizado por aburrimiento, nerviosismo o impaciencia.

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.

   Persona inquieta

   • 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.

   Sinónimossquirmer

2. Small object for fidgetingB1informal

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

   Objeto para juguetear

   • 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.

• Verbo que describe hacer movimientos pequeños e inquietos, especialmente por nerviosismo, aburrimiento o impaciencia.

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.

   Moverse inquieto

   • 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.

   Sinónimosjiggleshufflesquirmtwitchwriggle

2. Play nervouslyB1informal

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

   Jugar nerviosamente

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

   Sinónimosfiddlefumblefusstoytrifletwiddle

   Antónimosrelaxsettlestill