flutter meaning and definition

FLUTTER noun

Definition of flutter (noun)

1. the act of moving back and forth
   • synonyms: flicker, waver
2. abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block
3. a disorderly outburst or tumult
   • "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
   • synonyms: commotion, disruption, disturbance, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do
4. the motion made by flapping up and down
   • synonyms: flap, flapping, fluttering

FLUTTER verb

Definition of flutter (verb)

1. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
   • "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"
   • synonyms: dart, fleet, flit
2. move back and forth very rapidly
   • "the candle flickered"
   • synonyms: flicker, flitter, quiver, waver
3. flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
   • "The seagulls fluttered overhead"
4. beat rapidly
   • "His heart palpitated"
   • synonyms: palpitate
5. wink briefly
   • "bat one's eyelids"
   • synonyms: bat