Meaning & use
Fluttery
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Marked by quick, light, irregular movements, or feeling nervously excited or agitated.
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The bird gave a fluttery display of wings before settling on the branch.
She felt fluttery with nerves before walking on stage.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe both physical motion, like leaves or wings, and an inner feeling of nervous excitement, as in 'fluttery stomach.'
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