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FLUTTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Flutter.

How to pronounce flutter:

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Flutter - as a noun

The act of moving back and forth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flickerwaver

Abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

A disorderly outburst or tumult

Example: "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotiondisruptiondisturbancehoo-hahoo-hahhurly burlykerfuffleto-do
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The motion made by flapping up and down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flapflappingfluttering

Flutter - as a verb

Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

Example: "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dartfleetflit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hurryspeedtravel rapidlyzip
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move back and forth very rapidly

Example: "The candle flickered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flickerflitterquiverwaver

Flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

Example: "The seagulls fluttered overhead"

Beat rapidly

Example: "His heart palpitated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palpitate

Wink briefly

Example: "Bat one's eyelids"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bat

Example Sentences

"The butterfly's flutter caught my attention."
"I could feel a flutter in my stomach before the big race."
"He felt a flutter of excitement when he saw the gift."
"The wind created a gentle flutter in the curtains."
"There was a flutter of anticipation in the crowd before the concert started."
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Word Game Points

Is FLUTTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flutter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLUTTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is FLUTTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flutter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLUTTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is FLUTTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flutter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLUTTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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