Fidgeter

/ˈfɪdʒətər/ noun

Definition

A person who fidgets; someone who makes frequent small restless movements, typically from nervousness or impatience.

Etymology

From fidget plus -er (agent noun suffix). This straightforward formation names the person performing the action of fidgeting.

Kelly Says

Calling someone a 'fidgeter' used to be an insult—it meant you were nervous, weak, or couldn't control yourself. Now we know many fidgeters have ADHD, autism, or just more active brains.

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