fidget with

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to make restless movements with a particular object

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Examples (10)

  • She was fidgeting nervously with her pen.
  • Stop fidgeting with your hair during the presentation.
  • He couldn't help fidgeting with his phone while waiting.
  • The nervous student kept fidgeting with her pencil.
  • Don't fidget with the remote control like that.
  • She tends to fidget with her jewelry when anxious.
  • The child was fidgeting with his shoelaces under the desk.
  • I noticed him fidgeting with his keys throughout the meeting.
  • Try not to fidget with your glasses while speaking.
  • She was unconsciously fidgeting with the hem of her shirt.