Fidgeting

/ˈfɪdʒɪtɪŋ/ verb

Making small restless movements with your body because you're nervous, bored, or uncomfortable.

From 'fidget' (possibly from Scandinavian origin, related to 'fiddle'). The word emerged in the 17th century to describe constant small movements.

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