flutter

noun

the motion made by flapping up and down

a disorderly outburst or tumult

abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm)

the act of moving back and forth

verb

wink briefly

beat rapidly

flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

move back and forth very rapidly

move along rapidly and lightly

Synonyms for flutter

flitterv flappingn palpitatev flickern quivern waverv commotionn throbn undulatev pulsatev

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