flutter
- Verb. (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
- Verb. (intransitive) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
- Verb. (transitive) To cause something to flap.
- Noun. The act of fluttering.
- Noun. A state of agitation.
- Noun. An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
- Noun. (British) A small bet or risky investment.
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