flutter
/ˈflʌtər/Definitions
1. verb
to move or flutter rapidly from side to side or up and down, typically with a gentle or uncontrolled motion.
“The butterflies fluttered around the flowers.”
2. noun
a sudden or brief movement of the wings, typically of a bird.
“The bird’s flutter was a sign of its distress.”
3. verb
to speak or write nervously or hesitantly, typically about a sensitive or difficult subject.
“She fluttered around the issue, not wanting to give a direct answer.”
4. noun
a sudden or brief feeling of excitement or anxiety.
“A flutter in her chest indicated her nervousness.”