flutter

/flˈʌtɐ/

/ˈfɫətɝ/

Flutter

an abnormally rapid vibration or pulsation of one's heart, particularly in an irregular rhythm

the act of moving back and forth

synonyms : flicker

the motion made by flapping up and down

synonyms : flap

a disorderly outburst or tumult

synonyms : commotion

a casual or impulsive bet, often made on a whim or without much forethought

to flutter

MAIN VERB

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

move back and forth very rapidly

synonyms : flicker

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

synonyms : dart

wink briefly

synonyms : bat

beat rapidly

synonyms : palpitate

Examples

1. The garden was beautiful, but the butterflies fluttering around were the cherry on top.

2. You flutter your eyelashes.

3. Or even flutter tonguing.

4. A sawtooth pattern instead of regular P waves signifies atrial flutter.