fidgets
Example Sentences
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He fidgets with a pair of eyeglasses and points a knobby index finger to underscore a point, jiggles his leg restlessly and, at one point, mimes playing guitar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The story is simple: The dad flusters, fidgets and whines; the girl gobbles room service as though aspiring to become human foie gras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
He fidgets endlessly with his hands as if trying to rub out the scars.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
Also, pack some fidgets for lines or mealtimes.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
Here, the class fidgets and talks loudly and the teacher rushes his lesson.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
