nounπShareThe act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion."the flutter of a fan"actionnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA state of agitation."Her flutters before the job interview made it hard for her to concentrate. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart."After running up the stairs, she felt a series of flutters in her chest. "medicinephysiologyorgandiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small bet or risky investment."He enjoys the occasional flutters on horse races, but never bets more than he can afford to lose. "businessfinancebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hasty game of cards or similar."After dinner, my grandpa and uncle usually enjoy a few flutters before bedtime. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(audio) The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.""The technician identified the problem with the old tape player as severe flutters, causing noticeable distortions in the music's sound." "signalelectronicssoundtechnologyfrequencycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flap or wave quickly but irregularly."flags fluttering in the wind"natureactionweatherbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings."The butterfly flutters around the flower, searching for nectar. "animalbirdactionnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause something to flap."A bird flutters its wings."natureactionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive into disorder; to throw into confusion."The unexpected fire alarm flutters the students, causing them to run around without direction. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in a state of agitation or uncertainty."Her stomach flutters before every big exam. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be frivolous.""Instead of focusing on her homework, Sarah flutters from one social media site to another, never really accomplishing anything." "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading