flutter

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

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