fluttering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the motion made by flapping up and down
   flutter; flap; flapping.
   
2. verb move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
   flit; dart; flutter; fleet.
   
   • The hummingbird flitted among the branches
3. verb move back and forth very rapidly
   flitter; flicker; quiver; flutter; waver.
   
   • the candle flickered
4. verb flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
   flutter.
   
   • The seagulls fluttered overhead
5. verb beat rapidly
   palpitate; flutter.
   
   • His heart palpitated
6. verb wink briefly
   bat; flutter.
   
   • bat one's eyelids

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