nounπShareThe act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion."the flutter of a fan"actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of agitation."The announcement of the unexpected quiz caused a flutter of anxiety throughout the classroom. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart."The student's sudden flutter made her feel faint before the big exam. "medicinephysiologydiseasebodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small bet or risky investment."He placed a small flutter on the horse in the school fundraiser race. "businessfinancebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hasty game of cards or similar."During their lunch break, the coworkers enjoyed a quick flutter to decide who would buy the coffee. "entertainmentgamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(audio) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency."The radio signal had a noticeable flutter, causing static and making it hard to hear the news report. "soundelectronicssignaltechnologyfrequencyphysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flap or wave quickly but irregularly."flags fluttering in the wind"actionnatureanimalweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings."The hummingbird fluttered around the flowers, its wings moving quickly but not carrying it away. "animalbirdnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause something to flap."A bird flutters its wings."actionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive into disorder; to throw into confusion."The unexpected announcement of a new school policy fluttered the students, causing confusion about the upcoming schedule. "actionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in a state of agitation or uncertainty."She felt a flutter of anxiety before her job interview. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be frivolous."The student's plans for a weekend trip to the beach seemed to flutter with excitement; they were so trivial and unimportant. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading