aflutter

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WOTD – 11 July 2009    

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From a- +‎ flutter.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /əˈflʌt.ə/
  • (US) IPA: /əˈflʌt.ɚ/
  • Audio (US)
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Adjective [edit]

aflutter (comparative more aflutter, superlative most aflutter)

  1. (postpositive) In a state of excited anticipation or confusion.
    • 2006, A. Mizrachi, Revenge of the Drama Queen‎, page 77
      Once inside the house, everything was aflutter until I was safe and sound.

Related terms [edit]

Translations [edit]

in a state of excited anticipation
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