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   flutter

   /ˈflʌtə/

   verb

   • 1. (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly: "a couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden" Similar flithoverflitterdance
   • ▪ (of a bird or other winged creature) flap (its wings) quickly and lightly. Similar flapmove up and downbeatquiveragitatevibratetwitchshakewagwaggleswingoscillatethreshthrashflail
   • ▪ move with a light irregular or trembling motion: "flags of different countries fluttered in the breeze" Similar flickerbatflapwaverippleundulatestirshakequivershivertrembleflyblowbeat weakly/irregularlypalpitatemiss/skip a beatquivergo pit-a-patexhibit arrhythmiarare:quop
   • ▪ (of a person) move restlessly or uncertainly: "Mavis fluttered about nervously"
   • ▪ (of a pulse or heartbeat) beat feebly or irregularly.

   noun

   • 1. an act of fluttering: "there was a flutter of wings at the window" Similar agitationbeatingflappingquiveringvibratingtwitchingshakingwaggingoscillationthreshingthrashingflailingflickerbatflappingwavingrippling
   • ▪ a state or sensation of tremulous excitement: "her insides were in a flutter" Similar tremorwaverushsurgeflashstabflushtremblequivershakeshakingshakinessshiverfrissonchillthrilltinglevibrationquaverquakeshudderpalpitationpulsationthroboscillationfluctuationwaverrippleflickerflusterflurrybustlepanicstate of panic/agitationinformal:statedithertwitterblue funkstewtizztizzytiz-woztwit
   • ▪ disturbance of the rhythm of the heart that is less severe than fibrillation.
   • ▪ undesired oscillation in a part of an aircraft under stress.
   • ▪ rapid variation in the pitch or amplitude of a signal, especially of recorded sound.
   • 2. a small bet: informal British "a flutter on the horses" Similar betwagergambleinformal:punt

   Word Origin Old Englishfloterian, flotorian, a frequentative form related to fleet4.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flutterer noun

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   What does flutter mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! FLUTTER definition: 1. to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause…. Learn more.

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   What is flutter & how does it work?

   • Since the launch of Flutter in May 2017, it has resolved many of the existing problems in the app development industry. Flutter is a powerful technology, or we can say a tool backed by Dart language packed with a powerful mobile framework that can be used in both iOS and Android applications.

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   Is flutter a noun or a adverb?

   • Flutter is also a noun. ...a flutter of white cloth. If something light such as a small bird or a piece of paper flutters somewhere, it moves through the air with small quick movements. The paper fluttered to the floor. [VERB adverb/preposition] The birds were active, whirring and fluttering among the trees. [VERB]

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Flutter is a tool that can create cross-platform apps using Dart language. It offers fast and responsive UI, less development cost and time, and powerful design features.

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   Flutter is a verb that means to move quickly and lightly, or to cause something to do this. It can also mean to feel slightly uncomfortable because of excitement or nervousness. Flutter is a noun that means a quick movement, a short period of excitement, or a small bet.

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   Flutter can be a verb, noun, or adjective with different meanings related to movement, excitement, or gambling. Learn how to use flutter in various contexts with examples and synonyms.

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   Flutter is a verb meaning to flap the wings rapidly or to move with quick wavering motions, or a noun meaning an act of fluttering or a state of nervous confusion. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of flutter.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › flutterFLUTTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Flutter is a verb that means to move quickly and lightly, or to cause something to do this. It can also mean to feel slightly uncomfortable because of excitement or nervousness. Flutter is a noun that means a quick movement, excitement, or a small bet.

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   A flutter is the movement of fluttering, as in The flutter of a hummingbird’s wings is so fast that it creates a buzzing sound. A flutter is also a figurative term that describes a moment of nervousness, such as you might feel before a big exam.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flutterFlutter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Flutter means to move back and forth rapidly. Flags flutter in the wind. Leaves flutter to the ground. Flutter also exists as a noun—you might feel a flutter in your heart when you're excited.