flutter

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Old English floterian.

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• flūtter /flʌɾŗ/
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  Rhymes: -ʌtə(r)

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to flutter (third-person singular simple present flutters, present participle fluttering, simple past and past participle fluttered)

1. (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

   flags fluttering in the wind

2. (intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
3. (transitive) To cause something to flap.

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flutter (plural flutters)

1. The act of fluttering.
2. A state of agitation.
3. An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
4. (British) A small bet or risky investment.
   • 1915: W. Somerset Maugham, Of Human Bondage, Ch. 93

     "Oh, by the way, I heard of a rather good thing today, New Kleinfonteins; it's a gold mine in Rhodesia. If you'd like to have a flutter you might make a bit."

   • So with his victory odds currently at 14/1 or 3/1 for the podium, he's still most certainly well worth a flutter... - Gray Matter: How will Schu do?

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• flutter in the dovecote

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