flutter

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flutter Definition

• (n) the act of moving back and forth
• (n) abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
• (n) a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
• (n) the motion made by flapping up and down
• (v) move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
• (v) move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered"
• (v) beat rapidly; "His heart palpitated"
• (v) wink briefly; "bat one''s eyelids"

flutter Synonyms

• bat
• commotion
• dart
• disruption
• disturbance
• flap
• flapping
• fleet
• flicker
• flit
• flitter
• flutter
• fluttering
• hoo-ha
• hoo-hah
• hurly burly
• kerfuffle
• palpitate
• quiver
• stir
• to-do
• waver