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fidgety

/ˈfɪdʒ.ɪ.ti/
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• adjective

1

Inclined to fidget; restless, uneasy, or unable to remain still, typically due to boredom, impatience, or nervousness.

Example

"The young children grew increasingly fidgety during the two-hour graduation ceremony."

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• Nearby Words

fidget
fidgeter
fidgetiness
fidgety
fido
fief
fiefdom

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the noun and verb 'fidget' plus the suffix '-y'; 'fidget' itself likely derives from a dialectal diminutive of the obsolete verb 'fidge' (to twitch or move restlessly), ultimately of Scandinavian origin akin to Old Norse 'fikja'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fidgety. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fidgety
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