flutter

[US]/ˈflʌtə(r)/
[UK]/ˈflʌtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to move or fall in a quick, irregular way
vt. & vi. to flap or wave rapidly
n. a state of nervous excitement or agitation

Phrases & Collocations

fluttering leaves

butterfly fluttering by

atrial flutter

flutter kick

have a flutter

Example Sentences

a flutter on the horses.

to have a flutter on the horses

curtains that fluttered in the breeze.

My heart fluttered wildly.

there was a flutter of wings at the window.

The curtains were fluttering in the breeze.

The butterfly fluttered into the room.

The flag fluttered in the wind.

There was a flutter of wings among the trees.

shadows flickering on the wall.See Synonyms at flutter

hovering around the speaker's podium.See Synonyms at flutter

A gust of wind fluttered the shavings wood.

Little sparrows fluttered among the branches.

Everyone was in a flutter over the news that the director was resigning.

children fluttering around a birthday cake;

a couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden.

the remaining petals fluttered to the ground.

Shiona felt a flutter in the pit of her stomach.

her insides were in a flutter .

Real-world Examples

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

He stroked the phoenix, which had fluttered down onto his knee.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

After a moment or two, Dumbledore's eyelids fluttered and opened.

Source: 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Quack could feel his cold heart melt, And how his stomach fluttered.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

The snowy owl clicked her beak and fluttered down onto Harry's arm.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

But that altered feather shape also meant the birds' fluttering produced a different frequency.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American September 2021 Collection

Then again, when do we ever know where love's first flutter will truly take us.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

Harry felt the Snitch fluttering madly in his hand.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The straw fluttered down like confetti into Fern's hair.

Source: Charlotte's Web

The owl fluttered down on top of Hedwig's cage.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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