Flittering

/ˈflɪtərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Moving quickly and lightly in a restless or nervous way, continuously fluttering from place to place.

Etymology

Present participle form of 'flitter,' from the same Old Norse root 'flitra.' The -ing suffix indicates ongoing or continuous action, describing movement that is happening right now.

Kelly Says

The double 't' in 'flitting' versus 'flittering' shows how English adds extra letters to show that something is *really* fidgety—the longer word sounds more unsettled, which is exactly what's happening!

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