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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

Bald with severe features but a soft and guileless disposition, he’s fidgety about the whole Hollywood press dance — this is only his fourth feature film score.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 24, 2025

Yaxley-Lennon watched proceedings via a prison video link and appeared fidgety, occasionally rocking side to side.

From BBC Apr. 11, 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

In the silence that followed, the magistrate seemed to be getting fidgety.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus




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