fluttering

About 1.22 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Rapid back-and-forth or up-and-down waving or oscillation of, e.g. wings or a vibrating engine; the condition of engaging in such an action.

   I was entranced by the colorful fluttering of the butterfly's wings.

2. noun The action of atrial flutter, in which the upper chambers of the heart beat too rapidly.

   Treatment will reduce the fluttering in your heart.

3. noun A feeling of internal shifting, as with indigestion, nervous flutters, etc.

   The fluttering in her belly reminded her that her child was coming one day soon.

4. verb present participle and gerund of flutter

Similar words

flittering flap flapping flopping waving aflare flaring moving unsteady palpitant

Often followed by

in of and about from like around on over

Word family

flutterings