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fidgety

[fij-i-tee] / ˈfɪdʒ ɪ ti /


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"You have to know him. He's fidgety to begin with," Payton said.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Johnny Scott, 26, from Hornchurch, east London, appeared "fidgety and dazed" after he drove his VW Polo into the south centre gates on 9 March, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

There is a pleasing calm to her delivery that stands out in a scene of fidgety hams.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2024

As any percussionist or fidgety pen-tapper can tell you, different materials make different noises when you hit them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2024

Thomas felt fidgety, like he’d go nuts if he didn’t move.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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