flutter

simple noun6 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.8

Describes a small, quick, light movement.

In a state of nervous excitement or confusion.

To experience a feeling of nervous excitement.

To make someone feel nervous or excited.

Used when a body part, especially the heart, makes a quick, light movement.

Used to specify what is fluttering (e.g., eyelashes) or the cause of excitement (e.g., excitement).