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Definition flutter

Etymology

From Middle English floteren, from Old English floterian, flotorian (“to float about, flutter”), from Proto-Germanic *flutr?n?, frequentative of Proto-Germanic *flut?n? (“to float”), equivalent to float +‎ -er (frequentative suffix). Cognate with Low German fluttern, fluddern (“to flutter”), Dutch fladderen; also Albanian flutur (“butterfly”). More at float.

Verb

flutter (third-person singular simple present flutters, present participle fluttering, simple past and past participle fluttered)

1. (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
2. (intransitive, of a winged animal) To flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
3. (transitive) To cause something to flap.
4. (transitive) To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.
5. (intransitive) To be in a state of agitation or uncertainty.
6. (intransitive, obsolete) To be frivolous.

Noun

flutter (countable and uncountable, plural flutters)

1. The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.
2. A state of agitation.
3. An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
4. (Britain) A small bet or risky investment.
5. A hasty game of cards or similar.
6. (audio, electronics) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.

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