flutter
/ˈflʌtə(r)/verb
उच्चारण फ़्लटर
(पंख) फड़फड़ाना
Core word
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
(of a bird or an insect) to move the wings quickly and lightly, especially without flying; (of wings) to move in this way
(पंख) फड़फड़ाना
- The butterfly fluttered its wings.
- A bird fluttered against the window.
- Moths fluttered around the lamp.
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- A dove fluttered its wings and rose into the air.
- Bees fluttered over the jasmine flowers.
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to move lightly and quickly; to make something move in this way
लहराना, फरफराना; हिलाना
- The flag fluttered in the breeze.
- Dry leaves fluttered to the ground.
- Curtains fluttered at the open window.
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- Prayer flags fluttered on the mountain pass.
- Notes fluttered off the desk when the fan came on.
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[I]
when your heart or stomach flutters, you feel nervous or excited
(दिल का) धड़कना, (घबराहट से) धुकधुकी होना
- My heart fluttered when the results were announced.
- Her stomach fluttered as she stepped on to the stage.
- Her heart fluttered as she opened the letter.
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- His stomach fluttered with nerves before the speech.
- I felt a flutter in my chest when I saw him.
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[I] ~ (+ adv./prep.)
(of a person) to move about in a busy, nervous way
(घबराहट में) इधर-उधर भागना
- She fluttered around the kitchen, getting everything ready for the guests.
- The hostess fluttered between the guests with plates of snacks.
- The nurse fluttered about the ward, checking every patient.
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- Aunts fluttered around the bride, adjusting her sari.
- She fluttered nervously from room to room.
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[C, usually sing.]
a quick light movement
फड़फड़ाहट, फरफराहट
- the flutter of wings
- The flutter of paper flags filled the street.
- The flutter of a butterfly's wings caught his eye.
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- There was a flutter of white as the doves took off.
- A flutter of the eyelids showed he was awake.
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[sing.]
a state of nervous or excited feeling
हलचल, उत्तेजना, घबराहट
- Her arrival caused quite a flutter.
- She was all in a flutter before her interview.
- The news caused a flutter in the school.
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- A flutter of excitement went around the hall.
- He felt a flutter of fear as the lights went out.
Synonyms stir excitement agitation commotion
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[C, usually sing.] British, informal
a small bet
छोटा दाँव, छोटी शर्त
- He likes a flutter on the horses.
- He had a small flutter on the cricket match.
- Dinesh had a small flutter on the lottery.
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- Some men enjoy a flutter at the races.
- A flutter on the match made it more exciting for them.
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[U] medical
a fast irregular beating of the heart
(हृदय की) तेज़ अनियमित धड़कन
- The doctor detected a slight flutter in his heartbeat.
- The patient complained of a flutter in his chest.
- The doctor ordered a test for the flutter in her heart.
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- A flutter in the heartbeat can be a sign of stress.
- He has had atrial flutter for years.
Synonyms palpitation
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
flutter (verb, wings)
When wings flutter, they move quickly and lightly up and down.
जब पंख तेज़ी और हल्के ढंग से ऊपर-नीचे चलते हैं, तब वे 'flutter' करते हैं।
- A butterfly fluttered around the flowers.
- The bird fluttered its wings.
flutter + adverb / preposition
Things such as flags, leaves or eyelashes flutter with a light, quick movement.
झंडे, पत्ते या पलकें हल्की, तेज़ हरकत से लहराती हैं।
- Flags fluttered in the breeze.
- Her eyelids fluttered and she woke up.
a flutter of + noun
As a noun, a flutter of means a quick light movement or a small burst of feeling.
Noun के रूप में 'a flutter of' का अर्थ तेज़ हल्की हरकत या भावना की छोटी लहर है।
- There was a flutter of wings in the tree.
- She felt a flutter of excitement.
have a flutter (British informal)
Have a flutter means to place a small bet, especially on a horse race.
'Have a flutter' का अर्थ छोटी शर्त लगाना है, खासकर घुड़दौड़ पर।
- He liked to have a flutter on the races.
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flutter + noun/verb
wingseyelasheseyelidsflagspages
- Pages of the book fluttered in the wind.
adverb + flutter
gentlylightlywildlynervouslyweakly
- The moth fluttered weakly against the glass.
flutter + particle
downawayaboutpastby
- Leaves fluttered down from the trees.
a flutter of + noun
wingsexcitementeyelashespanichope
- A flutter of hope passed through the crowd.
noun + flutter
heart flutterwing flutterstomach flutternervous flutter
- She felt a nervous flutter in her stomach before the result.
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- Radhika's heart fluttered when she saw her roll number on the list.
सूची में अपना रोल नंबर देखकर राधिका का दिल धड़क उठा।
- Colourful kites fluttered in the Makar Sankranti sky.
मकर संक्रांति के आकाश में रंगीन पतंगें फड़फड़ा रही थीं।
- A small bird fluttered inside the cage.
पिंजरे के अंदर एक छोटी चिड़िया फड़फड़ा रही थी।
- The tricolour fluttered proudly above the school.
तिरंगा स्कूल के ऊपर गर्व से लहरा रहा था।
- The news caused a flutter among the staff.
इस खबर से कर्मचारियों में हलचल मच गई।
- He had a small flutter on the lottery.
उसने लॉटरी पर छोटी-सी बाज़ी लगाई।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The flag was fluttering in the wind since morning.
✓ The flag has been fluttering in the wind since morning.
With since, use the present perfect continuous instead of the past continuous.
'Since' के साथ present perfect continuous आता है, past continuous नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three describe quick, light movement, but they suit different objects.
तीनों शब्द तेज़, हल्की गति बताते हैं, पर अलग-अलग वस्तुओं के लिए उपयुक्त हैं।
Quick, light and unsteady movement of wings, cloth or eyelids.
पंखों, कपड़े या पलकों की तेज़, हल्की और अस्थिर गति।
- The flag fluttered in the breeze.
A heavier, stronger up-and-down movement, like large wings or loose cloth.
बड़े पंखों या ढीले कपड़े जैसी भारी, अधिक ज़ोरदार ऊपर-नीचे गति।
- The curtain flapped in the storm.
A light that burns unsteadily, going on and off quickly.
ऐसी रोशनी जो अस्थिर ढंग से जलती-बुझती रहे।
- The candle flickered.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse flutter (to move lightly and quickly) and flatter (to praise somebody too much).
Flutter (हल्के और तेज़ी से हिलना) और flatter (किसी की बहुत ज़्यादा प्रशंसा करना) को एक मत समझिए।