Meaning of "flutter" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FLUTTER

Old English floterian to float to and fro; related to German flattern.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FLUTTER

flutter  [ˈflʌtə]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLUTTER

Flutter is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb flutter in English.

WHAT DOES FLUTTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of flutter in the English dictionary

The first definition of flutter in the dictionary is to wave or cause to wave rapidly; flap. Other definition of flutter is to flap the wings. Flutter is also to move, esp downwards, with an irregular motion.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO FLUTTER

PRESENT

Present

I flutter

you flutter

he/she/it flutters

we flutter

you flutter

they flutter

Present continuous

I am fluttering

you are fluttering

he/she/it is fluttering

we are fluttering

you are fluttering

they are fluttering

Present perfect

I have fluttered

you have fluttered

he/she/it has fluttered

we have fluttered

you have fluttered

they have fluttered

Present perfect continuous

I have been fluttering

you have been fluttering

he/she/it has been fluttering

we have been fluttering

you have been fluttering

they have been fluttering

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I fluttered

you fluttered

he/she/it fluttered

we fluttered

you fluttered

they fluttered

Past continuous

I was fluttering

you were fluttering

he/she/it was fluttering

we were fluttering

you were fluttering

they were fluttering

Past perfect

I had fluttered

you had fluttered

he/she/it had fluttered

we had fluttered

you had fluttered

they had fluttered

Past perfect continuous

I had been fluttering

you had been fluttering

he/she/it had been fluttering

we had been fluttering

you had been fluttering

they had been fluttering

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will flutter

you will flutter

he/she/it will flutter

we will flutter

you will flutter

they will flutter

Future continuous

I will be fluttering

you will be fluttering

he/she/it will be fluttering

we will be fluttering

you will be fluttering

they will be fluttering

Future perfect

I will have fluttered

you will have fluttered

he/she/it will have fluttered

we will have fluttered

you will have fluttered

they will have fluttered

Future perfect continuous

I will have been fluttering

you will have been fluttering

he/she/it will have been fluttering

we will have been fluttering

you will have been fluttering

they will have been fluttering

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would flutter

you would flutter

he/she/it would flutter

we would flutter

you would flutter

they would flutter

Conditional continuous

I would be fluttering

you would be fluttering

he/she/it would be fluttering

we would be fluttering

you would be fluttering

they would be fluttering

Conditional perfect

I would have flutter

you would have flutter

he/she/it would have flutter

we would have flutter

you would have flutter

they would have flutter

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been fluttering

you would have been fluttering

he/she/it would have been fluttering

we would have been fluttering

you would have been fluttering

they would have been fluttering

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you flutter
we let´s flutter
you flutter

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to flutter

Past participle

fluttered

Present Participle

fluttering

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «FLUTTER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «flutter» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of flutter

agitate · agitation · bat · beat · bet · commotion · confusion · dither · excitement · flap · flapping · flicker · flit · flitter · fluctuate · flurry · fluster · fly · gamble · hover · palpitate · palpitation · perturbation · punt · quiver · quivering · ripple · ruffle · shake · shiver · shudder · state · swish · tremble · tremor · tumult · twitching · vibrate · vibration · wager · wave · waver

TRANSLATION OF FLUTTER

Find out the translation of flutter to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of flutter from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flutter» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 飘动
• Translator English - Spanish: revolotear
• English: flutter
• Translator English - Hindi: स्पंदन
• Translator English - Arabic: رفرفة
• Translator English - Russian: флаттера
• Translator English - Portuguese: esvoaçar
• Translator English - Bengali: ঝাপটানি
• Translator English - French: voleter
• Translator English - Malay: Bergetar
• Translator English - German: flattern
• Translator English - Japanese: はためく/はためかせる
• Translator English - Korean: 나풀거리다
• Translator English - Javanese: Flutter
• Translator English - Vietnamese: run lên
• Translator English - Tamil: படபடக்க
• Translator English - Marathi: गोंधळ
• Translator English - Turkish: çarpıntı
• Translator English - Italian: svolazzare
• Translator English - Polish: trzepotanie
• Translator English - Ukrainian: флатера
• Translator English - Romanian: flutter
• Translator English - Greek: πτερυγισμό
• Translator English - Afrikaans: fladder
• Translator English - Swedish: fladder
• Translator English - Norwegian: flagre

4 QUOTES WITH «FLUTTER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word flutter.

1

Julianna Baggott

Basically if you burst into my office the walls themselves will flutter as if alive - maybe that's the reason for all the wings in 'Pure.'

2

Ryan Lee

When I was 6, I saw a commercial that Jessica Simpson was in, and that was the first time I felt my little heart flutter.

3

Jerry Reed

I am very grateful to God everyday that my eyes flutter open and I can jump out of that bed!

4

Harriet Tubman

'Pears like my heart go flutter, flutter, and then they may say, 'Peace, Peace,' as much as they likes - I know it's goin' to be war!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLUTTER»

Discover the use of flutter in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flutter and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Flutter: The Story of Four Sisters and an Incredible Journey

A beautiful debut novel for fans of The Penderwicks Big things are about to happen at Maple's house.

Erin E. Moulton, 2011

Flutter

Although doctors want to treat 17-year-old Emery Land for the seizures that define her life, she runs away from the hospital in the hope of uncovering the secret behind her "loops,"--the moments during her seizures when she travels to ...

Gina Linko, 2012

Consulting Pupils: What's in it for Schools?

'Consulting Pupils' is designed to help teachers to think through the possibilities and protocols of consulting students about teaching and learning, and to consider how to do this within the context of their own school.

Julia Flutter, Jean Rudduck, 2004

Bjork: Wow and Flutter

Containing a detailed songbook and more than 30 exclusive interviews with close family members, past band mates, and frequent collaborators, this is an exhaustive and revealing look at the life, music, and philosophy of one of modern ...

Mark Pytlik, 2003

Flutter: A Very Special Pigeon

Flutter, the pigeon, begins his story shortly after birth and describes his life growing up in the loft, as well as the training process he goes through on his way to becoming a racer.

Marjorie Barclay, 2010

A Flutter of Butterflies

The works span the years from the 1770s, through the early colonial period to the turn of the 21st century and capture a range of styles and purpose.

Michael F. Braby, Penny Olsen, 2011

Flutter

And when her world collides with Adan - the mysterious boy whom she can't seem to stay away from, literally - she is consumed by the flutter that sparks whenever he is around and she is desperate to discover the reason why.

Melissa Andrea, 2012

Flutter and Forced Response of Turbomachinery with Frequency ...

The local work on the suction side significantly varied due to nodal diameter and flow rollback effect. Thus, the total local work for the least stable mode is dominant by the suction side.

Tomokazu Miyakozawa, 2008

Flutter by

My prayer is that this book helps you through each day with a flutter of thought, a breath of calmness, and a reflection for peace, love, and endurance.

Rev Eleanor Ditrick, Chap, 2008

How To Improve Your School

This fascinating book focuses on those who are most affected by changes in education policy and systems_the pupils.

Jean Rudduck, Julia Flutter, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLUTTER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flutter is used in the context of the following news items.

Flutter over AP's move to buy spying technology - Gulf News

Andhra Pradesh: Alleged move to get snooping technology creates a flutter. Revelation comes at a time when the two Telugu states are locked ... «gulfnews.com, Jul 15»

QUICK BITE - Food & dining - The Boston Globe

Rhythmic sighs flutter through the speakers like auto-tuned orgasms. What you're eating Japanese fusion appetizers, rice, noodles, and sushi ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»

Research and Markets: Atrial Flutter - API Insights 2015-2016

Atrial Flutter-API Insights, 2015 report provides Atrial Flutter drugs marketed details and API Manufacturers details across the globe along with ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»

Get out: Flutter wonder, pollinator posies - St. Cloud Times

FLUTTER WONDER. Join butterfly enthusiasts John and Marlene Weber on Itasca State Park's 20th annual butterfly hike — a family friendly, ... «St. Cloud Times, Jul 15»

Oracle and Xamarin flutter eyelashes at suits with native app deal …

Oracle is tapping into the power of native apps and cloud delivery under a development deal with mobile app firm Xamarin. The pair unveiled ... «The Register, Jul 15»

Tony has a quick flutter at Grafton Cup - Grafton Daily Examiner

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott's trip to Grafton looked all business as he spruiked the government's new agricultural white paper. However, no ... «Clarence Valley Daily Examiner, Jul 15»

Drunk Teen Causes Flutter in Coimbatore - The New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: Thudiyalur police had a tough time controlling a 17-year-old girl, who caused a flutter in an inebriated condition, before handing ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»

Notice on Linking Salary to Aadhaar Causes Flutter at GH

CHENNAI: Confusion prevailed at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital after the administrative officer put up a notice stating that ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»

Monarch butterfly sighting in city centre results in a flutter of excitement

BRIGHTON was graced with a visit from one of the rarest butterflies in the UK – last seen in Sussex in 1995. The beautiful monarch butterfly ... «The Argus, Jul 15»

Bhatkal creates a flutter at court

HYDERABAD: Indian Mujahideen co-founder and Dilsukhnagar twin blast case accused Yasin Bhatkal on Monday created a minor scene at ... «Times of India, Jul 15»