What does fluttering mean?
Definitions for fluttering
flut·ter·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word fluttering.
Princeton's WordNet
flap, flapping, flutter, flutteringnoun
the motion made by flapping up and down
Wiktionary
flutteringnoun
Rapid back and forth waving or oscillation.
ChatGPT
fluttering
Fluttering refers to the process of moving swiftly and lightly in an irregular motion, often back and forth or up and down. It is often used to describe the motion of wings of birds, butterflies or the movement of leaves in the wind. It can also refer to a rapid variation in pitch or volume of sound or quick changes in emotions or feeling. It also can indicate a state of nervous excitement or confusion.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
fluttering
Used in the same sense as flapping.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fluttering in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fluttering in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of fluttering in a Sentence
My heart is always fluttering, my head is racing, my mortgage is due now, I have until the 15th and then I get a late fee. I had to cancel the tuition deduction for my daughter's school.
Once the cold air hit her, I started noticing her eyes fluttering.
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