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noun

fluttering

noun
1
Rapid, irregular back-and-forth movement.
"The fluttering of the flag caught her attention."

How to Use Fluttering

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In plain EnglishThe quick, irregular movement of something light, like a flag or wings.

Common pairings
fluttering of wings fluttering leaves

Word Forms

flutterings plural

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